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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street CottagesA11BR,1BA$1,602
Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+E1BR,1BA$1,700
Aptos ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz County area is the $3.65 price per square foot 121 Marnell Ave Model at 121 Marnell Ave, Unit # A in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Santa Cruz County apartment is the TH15Y Model at Wilder Townhomes starting at $4,250 with a $3.48 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Cruz County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
121 Marnell Ave, Unit # A121 Marnell Ave4BR,2BA$3.65
Wilder TownhomesTH15Y2BR,1.5BA$3.48
Baytree ApartmentsD2BR,2BA$2.90
30th Ave TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.28
8181 Hacienda Ln, Unit Stable House Apartment8181 Hacienda Ln1BR,1BA$3.19
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom ~ beautiful upgrades, wood style pl...2BR,1BA$4.06
314 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 314 Hillcrest Drive314 Hillcrest Dr1BR,1BA$3.59
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.84
Six Hundred Park AvenueRemodeled 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.05
Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+E1BR,1BA$2.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz County

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Cruz County?

There are currently 686 Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $9,500. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Cruz County ranging from $2,000 to $9,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Cruz County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Cruz County ranges from $2,000 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,816.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Cruz County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz County range from $3,733 to $8,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,484 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,400.

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