
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (8 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UCSC?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
UCSC Studio Apartments | $2,952 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,542 | $1,800 | $5,095 |
UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,985 | $3,099 | $6,043 |
UCSC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $4,500 | $4,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UCSC Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in UCSC?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UCSC is under $2,663.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UCSC?
The cheapest apartment in UCSC is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in UCSC costs $4,780.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UCSC?
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 11 regular apartments in UCSC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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