
Cheap Homes for Rent in Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,700 (9 Rentals)
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407 Cliff St

9525 Brookside Ave

9545 Brookside Ave

156 Hillside Ave

11505 Lake Blvd, Unit B

504 Cliff St

318 Chestnut St

150 Park Ave
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Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Western?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Western 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,692 | $2,000 | $5,150 |
Western 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,296 | $3,500 | $7,400 |
Western 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,015 | $5,500 | $9,000 |
Western 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,350 | $9,100 | $9,600 |
Western 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 9 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. 516 Center St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Western apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western, CA
As of April 27, 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. |
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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 |
Pacific View Courts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
The Sands | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.60 |
1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.51 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
6412 Highway 9, Unit apartment | 6412 Highway 9 | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.76 |
Mission Street Cottages | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Western
What type of rentals are currently available in Western?
There are currently 182 Apartments for Rent in Western, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $6,650. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Western ranging from $1,750 to $9,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Western?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Western ranges from $1,750 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $5,421.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Western?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Western range from $4,850 to $4,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $7,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,650.
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