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

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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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240 River Street
Studio Apartments

240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Coronado Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street CottagesA11BR,1BA$1,602
108 Sycamore StStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$2,595
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westmont Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.75
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.88
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath152 C3BR,2BA$5.28
San Lorenzo Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.74
The HilltopB22BR,1BA$5.58
Hidden Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$5.10
Anton PacificStudio-1EStudio ,1BA$5.45
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A11BR,1BA$4.82
108 Sycamore StStudioStudio ,1BA$5.18
Mission Street CottagesS1Studio ,1BA$4.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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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