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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
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from $2,200Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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310 Chestnut St, Unit 2
310 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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from $2,209Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Street Studio Apartments | $2,864 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
| Ocean Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,584 | $2,200 | $5,095 |
| Ocean Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,010 | $2,950 | $6,043 |
| Ocean Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
| Ocean Street 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 Ocean Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ocean Street Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Street 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 Ocean Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| 516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Street, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Street area is the $5.41 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A Model at Anton Pacific in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $5,455. The second greatest value Ocean Street apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $4,192 with a $4.66 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A | 2BR,2BA | $5.41 |
| Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.66 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mission Street Cottages | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
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Best Local Schools in Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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Public School - Grades K-5 (310)
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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 $2,874.
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 $6,650.
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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