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Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+
2030 Pajaro LnFreedom, CA 95019
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FeltonCA95018
125 Coloma St
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108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Santa Cruz County, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County Studio Apartments | $2,892 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
| Santa Cruz County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $1,350 | $7,500 |
| Santa Cruz County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,848 | $2,024 | $9,500 |
| Santa Cruz County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,921 | $3,650 | $8,150 |
| Santa Cruz County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Cruz County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Cruz County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mission Street Cottages in the Escolona neighborhood priced from $1,602. Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Cruz County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+ | E | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Aptos Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Scotts Valley Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz County area is the $3.27 price per square foot TH15Y Model at Wilder Townhomes in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Santa Cruz County apartment is the D Model at Baytree Apartments starting at $2,985 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Western neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Cruz County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder Townhomes | TH15Y | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.27 |
| Baytree Apartments | D | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| 30th Ave Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.23 |
| San Lorenzo Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 538 Ocean View Ave, Unit 538 | 538 Ocean View Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Breakwater Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| 8181 Hacienda Ln, Unit Stable House Apartment | 8181 Hacienda Ln | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 314 Hillcrest Dr | 314 Hillcrest Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+ | E | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Cruz County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Cruz County is under $2,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz County?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz County is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz County costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Cruz County?
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 21 regular apartments in Santa Cruz County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Cruz County?
Cheap apartments in Santa Cruz County have an average cost of $407 which is $4,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz County.
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