Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)

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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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755 14th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

755 14th Ave

755 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Shearwater Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shearwater Apartments

2333 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Coronado Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at St. George Apartments priced from $2,200. Cypress Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,598. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,598
Five55StudioStudio,1BA$2,895
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio,1BA$2,915
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence C11BR,1BA$2,922

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, CA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $2.86 price per square foot 408 Pine St Model at 408 Pine St, Unit B in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Capitola Gardens starting at $5,599 with a $4.68 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
408 Pine St, Unit B408 Pine St3BR,2BA$2.86
Capitola Gardens3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$4.68
Landing at CapitolaPlan 12BR,2BA$3.51
Breakwater ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$4.60
30th Ave TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.28
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.98
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.36
311 Cypress Ave, Unit Cypress Avenue311 Cypress Ave2BR,1BA$4.53
5085 Wilder Dr, Unit C5085 Wilder Dr1BR,1BA$3.42
118 1st St, Unit Walk to the Beach118 1st St1BR,1BA$4.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Eastside Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Eastside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Eastside is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastside Apartment is $2,911 at Cypress Point.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Eastside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Eastside is starting from $3,300 at Garden Street.

What is the most affordable Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Breakwater Apartments and starts from $4,395.

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