Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escolona Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (12 Rentals)

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240 River Street
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240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Escolona, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Escolona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Escolona area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mission Street Cottages priced from $1,602. 516 Center St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Escolona apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street CottagesA11BR,1BA$1,602
516 Center St516 Center StStudio,1BA$1,895
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,245
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escolona, CA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Escolona area is the $4.75 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Westmont Townhomes in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,275. The second greatest value Escolona apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $4,274 with a $4.75 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Escolona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westmont Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.75
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.75
Pacific ShoresMitchell`s Cove1BR,1BA$4.34
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$5.41
Anton PacificStudio-1EStudio ,1BA$5.54
1804 Mission StJr. 1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$4.51
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A11BR,1BA$4.93
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.86
Mission Street CottagesS1Studio ,1BA$4.93
516 Center St516 Center StStudio ,1BA$5.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Escolona, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Escolona Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Escolona?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Escolona is under $2,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Escolona?

The cheapest apartment in Escolona is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Escolona costs $4,719.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Escolona?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Escolona that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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