Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,400 (6 Rentals)

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at 516 Center St priced from $1,895. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
516 Center St516 Center StStudio,1BA$1,895
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
108 Sycamore StStudioStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk area is the $4.75 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,274. The second greatest value Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Westmont Townhomes starting at $4,275 with a $4.75 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.75
Westmont Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.75
San Lorenzo Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.74
Breakwater ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$4.13
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
Pacific ShoresMitchell`s Cove1BR,1BA$5.06
1804 Mission StJr. 1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$4.51
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A11BR,1BA$4.93
108 Sycamore StStudioStudio ,1BA$5.18
118 1st St, Unit Walk to the Beach118 1st St1BR,1BA$4.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $6,043. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ranging from $2,400 to $9,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ranges from $2,400 to $9,100 with an average monthly rent of $6,289.

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