1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (207 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
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$2,838 - $2,889
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Hilltop
$3,551 - $4,051
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The Hilltop

363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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property at 235 Union St

$2,000

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235 Union St

Santa CruzCA95060

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property at 1030 El Dorado Ave

$995

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1030 El Dorado Ave

Santa CruzCA95062
property at 837 Corcoran Ave

$1,085

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837 Corcoran Ave, Unit #1

837 Corcoran Ave
Santa CruzCA95062
property at 320 Myrtle St

$3,500

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320 Myrtle St, Unit A

320 Myrtle St
Santa CruzCA95060
property at 514 Broadway

$1,295 - $1,695

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514 Broadway

Santa CruzCA95060

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Laureate Court
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Laureate Court

700 Nobel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Copa Cabanas
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Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Chestnut St
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516 Chestnut St

516 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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423 Broadway
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423 Broadway

423 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060

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146 Chrystal Ter
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146 Chrystal Ter

146 Chrystal TerSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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133 Walti St
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133 Walti St

133 Walti StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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117 Campbell St
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117 Campbell St

117 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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129 Grant St
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129 Grant St

129 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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132 Seaview Ave
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132 Seaview Ave

132 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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137 Clay St
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137 Clay St

137 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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313 Raymond St
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313 Raymond St

313 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1019 3rd St
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1019 3rd St

1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 22, 2026

There are currently 557 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Cruz, CA that range in price from $1,695 to $8,900. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Central Santa Cruz and Western 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:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk46$3,150$1,695
Central Santa Cruz45$3,130$1,695
Western44$3,255$1,750
Ocean Street42$3,130$1,695
Neary Lagoon41$3,408$1,695
King Street40$3,421$2,400
UCSC39$3,482$2,400
Beach Flats38$3,544$1,695
Riverwalk35$3,365$1,695
Seabright32$3,544$1,695

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 $5,552. 1804 Mission St in the Escolona neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 860 square feet and currently listed start at $3,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath-14B1,027 Sq Ft$5,552
1804 Mission St860 Sq Ft$3,195
Pacific ShoresB1 - 1x1790 Sq Ft$3,831
River RowA1670 Sq Ft$3,795
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A650 Sq Ft$2,837
Five55C1638 Sq Ft$3,600
Cypress PointResidence 2625 Sq Ft$2,806
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath B623 Sq Ft$3,100
Pacific Station South1 Bedroom596 Sq FtCall for Rates
Copa CabanasA1-R556 Sq Ft$2,850

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 22, 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 $3,302. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments$2,400
The BreakersThe Shoreline$2,650
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft$2,750
Cypress PointResidence 2$2,806
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A$2,837
Copa CabanasA1-R$2,850
1010 PacificA1 - 1x1$2,922
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom$2,975

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Santa Cruz Overview

Known across the globe for its famed redwood trees and sweeping ocean views, Santa Cruz is a darling city of the California scene. Home to plenty of historic hot spots as well as an inviting downtown mixture of nightlife and retail shopping, this west coast destination should be on the 'must-consider' list for anyone seriously considering a move to Cali.

Why live in Santa Cruz, CA?

Why in the world not? Easily one of the most in-demand locales of the entire west coast, life in a Santa Cruz apartment for rent is about as good as it gets. Flush with area schools and plenty of employers such as Plantronics, this forward-thinking and environmentally-conscious hotspot is a fantastic place to call home.

Santa Cruz, CA
Population: 64,725

Ranked #582

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartments

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.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,302.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,027 square feet unit starting from $5,552 at Anton Pacific.

What is the average size for Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Cruz is currently 865 sq ft.

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