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Hidden Creek Apartments
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414 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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222 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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630 Water StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1547 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pacific Shores
1240 Shaffer RdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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201 River Street Apartments
201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Hilltop
363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Emerald Bay Apartments
2500 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Harbor Walk at Swan Lake
755 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Laureate Court
700 Nobel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Modular Condo Project
706-708 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2030 N Pacific Ave
2030 N Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Copa Cabanas
1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Chestnut St
516 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Blue Bell Apartments
120 Trinity StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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423 Broadway
423 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
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951 30th Ave
951 30th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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117 Campbell St
117 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1226-1228 Broadway
1226-1228 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Golden Gate Villa
924 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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129 Grant St
129 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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132 Seaview Ave
132 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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137 Clay St
137 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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313 Raymond St
313 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1019 3rd St
1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1500 Merrill St
1500 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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313 Broadway
313 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
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340 7th Ave
340 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1822 Harper St
1822 Harper StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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245 Ocean View Ave
245 Ocean View AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1785 Halterman Ave
1785 Halterman AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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711 3rd St
711 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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710 Emeline Ave
710 Emeline AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Kinsley Apartments
1855-1901 Kinsley StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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133 Walti St
133 Walti StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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402 Dakota Ave
402 Dakota AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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140 Morrissey Blvd
140 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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23727 E Cliff Dr
23727 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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3225 Scriver St
3225 Scriver StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Pastel Court
936 38th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $3,154 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $2,479 | $4,278 |
| Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,588 | $2,695 | $7,500 |
| Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,933 | $3,933 | $3,933 |
| Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,085 | $7,085 | $7,085 |
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Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2026There are currently 503 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Cruz, CA that range in price from $1,900 to $8,900. Western, Central Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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| Western | 53 | $3,520 | $1,900 |
| Central Santa Cruz | 38 | $3,255 | $2,479 |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 38 | $3,310 | $2,479 |
| Ocean Street | 36 | $3,374 | $2,479 |
| King Street | 35 | $3,614 | $2,479 |
| Neary Lagoon | 35 | $3,602 | $2,479 |
| UCSC | 35 | $3,614 | $2,479 |
| Beach Flats | 33 | $3,626 | $2,479 |
| Riverwalk | 29 | $3,544 | $2,479 |
| Seabright | 28 | $3,602 | $2,479 |
Largest Available Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood and is 1,027 square feet priced from $5,595. 1804 Mission St in the Escolona neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 825 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Cruz:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B | 1,027 Sq Ft | $5,595 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 825 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
| The Hilltop | A3 | 818 Sq Ft | $4,045 |
| River Row | A1 | 670 Sq Ft | $3,950 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 650 Sq Ft | $3,009 |
| Five55 | C1 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 625 Sq Ft | $3,102 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | 580 Sq Ft | $3,006 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 480 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 459 Sq Ft | $2,975 |
Cheapest Available Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is the 324 Lincoln Apartments Model starting from $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments in the Escolona neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom is the The Shoreline Model at The Breakers starting at $2,650 in the Ocean Street neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz is currently $3,471. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Cruz:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | $2,400 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | $2,650 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | $2,750 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | $2,975 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $2,995 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | $3,006 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | $3,009 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | $3,102 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-13A | $3,328 |
| The Hilltop | A4 | $3,545 |
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What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Cruz is at Lincoln Apartments listed at $2,400.
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,471.
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Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,027 square feet unit starting from $5,595 at Anton Pacific.
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