Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (17 Rentals)

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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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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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Baytree Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baytree Apartments

28 Mt Hermon RdScotts Valley, CA 95066

Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Western, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Western?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Western is at 108 Sycamore St listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Apartment is $1,800 at 231 Blackburn St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Western Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Western is starting from $3,200 at The Sands.

What is the most affordable Western Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Western Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 108 Sycamore St and starts from $4,250.

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