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

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Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Neary Lagoon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Neary Lagoon Studio Apartments | $2,848 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
Neary Lagoon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $2,200 | $5,095 |
Neary Lagoon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,938 | $2,950 | $6,043 |
Neary Lagoon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
Neary Lagoon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,650 | $6,650 | $6,650 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Neary Lagoon Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Neary Lagoon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Neary Lagoon 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 Neary Lagoon apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Neary Lagoon, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Neary Lagoon area is the $4.60 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Pacific Shores in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,676. The second greatest value Neary Lagoon apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A Model at Anton Pacific starting at $5,455 with a $5.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Neary Lagoon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pacific Shores | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.60 |
Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A | 2BR,2BA | $5.41 |
Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
Oceanview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.51 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.15 |
Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Neary Lagoon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Neary Lagoon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Neary Lagoon is under $2,874.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Neary Lagoon?
The cheapest apartment in Neary Lagoon is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Neary Lagoon costs $6,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Neary Lagoon?
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 6 regular apartments in Neary Lagoon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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