Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,295 (4 Rentals)
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Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Ocean Street Studio Apartments | $2,896 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
Ocean Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $2,295 | $5,095 |
Ocean Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,080 | $2,950 | $6,043 |
Ocean Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ocean Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocean Street is under $2,922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Street?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Street is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Ocean Street costs $5,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Street?
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 4 regular apartments in Ocean Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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