Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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108 Sycamore St

Cypress Point
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 |
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Ocean Street Studio Apartments | $3,071 | $2,200 | $4,020 |
Ocean Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $2,595 | $5,095 |
Ocean Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,058 | $3,250 | $6,043 |
Ocean Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
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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. 108 Sycamore St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Ocean Street 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 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,598 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Street, CA
As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Street 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 Ocean Street apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $4,393 with a $4.88 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. |
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Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.88 |
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
San Lorenzo Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
The Hilltop | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.58 |
Hidden Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.10 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | Studio ,1BA | $5.45 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
Mission Street Cottages | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOcean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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Best Local Schools in Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Street Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean Street is at Mission Street Cottages listed at $1,872.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Street Apartment is $1,602 at Mission Street Cottages.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ocean Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean Street is starting from $3,299 at The Sands.
What is the most affordable Ocean Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ocean Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 108 Sycamore St and starts from $4,250.
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