Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Heights Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (4 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Prospect Heights area of Santa Cruz.

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Prospect Heights, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prospect Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Prospect Heights Studio Apartments | $2,047 | $1,895 | $2,200 |
Prospect Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $2,706 | $4,215 |
Prospect Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $3,181 | $3,999 |
Prospect Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,617 | $3,733 | $5,299 |
Prospect Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prospect Heights area is the $3.65 price per square foot 121 Marnell Ave Model at 121 Marnell Ave, Unit # A in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Prospect Heights apartment is the 152 C Model at 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath starting at $4,750 with a $5.28 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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121 Marnell Ave, Unit # A | 121 Marnell Ave | 4BR,2BA | $3.65 |
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
Capitola Gardens | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.53 |
Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
Emerald Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.07 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio ,1BA | $5.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleProspect Heights, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #21
Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Prospect Heights, Santa Cruz, CA
Green Acres Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Prospect Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Prospect Heights is Emerald Bay Apartments which is listed at $2,706, while the average apartment in Prospect Heights costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Prospect Heights?
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 Prospect Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Prospect Heights?
Cheap apartments in Prospect Heights have an average cost of $1,296 which is $4,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prospect Heights.
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