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118 1st St, Unit Walk to the Beach
118 1st StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
302 Oregon/303 Laguna
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Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Studio Apartments | $3,230 | $2,200 | $4,039 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,671 | $1,800 | $5,267 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,961 | $3,099 | $6,043 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $3,650 | $4,850 |
| Western 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Western Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mission Street Cottages priced from $1,602. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Western apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Scotts Valley Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western area is the $2.90 price per square foot D Model at Baytree Apartments in the in the Western neighborhood starting from $2,985. The second greatest value Western 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 Western apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Apartments | D | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
| Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
| Pacific Shores | Mitchell`s Cove | 1BR,1BA | $5.06 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| 1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
| 118 1st St, Unit Walk to the Beach | 118 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| Mission Street Cottages | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western, Santa Cruz, CA
Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (472)
7 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Western, Santa Cruz, CA
Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (472)
7 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Western, Santa Cruz, and the greater Santa Cruz area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Western Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western is under $2,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western?
The cheapest apartment in Western is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Western costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western?
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 9 regular apartments in Western that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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