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Espanola, NM 87532
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600 Santa Cruz RdEspanola, NM 87532
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Santa Cruz, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Cruz, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa de Encantada in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood priced from $936. Santa Fe Suites in the Arroyo Chamiso neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Cruz apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa de EncantadaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$936
Santa Fe SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$950
EvergreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Vista Alegre ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,061
Elevate at OsloStudio - 325Studio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, NM and Nearby

As of February 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz area is the $1.84 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome Model at Bluffs at Tierra Contenta in the in the Tiempo Lindo neighborhood starting from $2,420. The second greatest value Santa Cruz apartment is the 2 X 2.5 (2-Car Gar) Model at Terra at Enchanted Hills starting at $2,000 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Encantado del Norte Heritage Series neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Cruz apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bluffs at Tierra Contenta4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome4BR,2BA$1.84
Terra at Enchanted Hills2 X 2.5 (2-Car Gar)2BR,2.5BA$1.64
Casa Loma Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.87
Canyon Walk Income RestrictedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Enchanted HillsDiego2BR,1BA$1.71
The MicaThe Pines1BR,1BA$1.65
Local 18961x1ArT1 - 1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.91
EvergreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Bluffs 55+ Income RestrictedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Casa de EncantadaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Cruz?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Cruz is at Santa Fe Suites listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment is $936 at Casa de Encantada.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz is starting from $1,124 at Casa de Encantada.

What is the most affordable Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Walk Income Restricted and starts from $1,574.

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