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Shearwater Apartments
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Shearwater Apartments

2333 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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803 Laurel St
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803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Spruce St
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317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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816 Riverside Ave
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816 Riverside Ave

816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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The Sands
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The Sands

304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Garden Street
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Garden Street

3711-3715 Garden St ExtSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Mission Gardens
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Mission Gardens

90 Grandview StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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1775 Kinsley St
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1775 Kinsley St

1775 Kinsley StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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203 Laurel St
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203 Laurel St

203 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Tropicana Apartments
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Tropicana Apartments

800 24th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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121 Sylvar St
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121 Sylvar St

121 Sylvar StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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805 24th Ave
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805 24th Ave

805 24th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 448 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Cruz, CA that range in price from $2,795 to $9,500. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Western and Central Santa Cruz are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk37$4,795$3,000
Western37$4,786$3,000
Central Santa Cruz34$4,197$3,000
Ocean Street32$4,400$3,000
Beach Flats31$4,995$3,000
Neary Lagoon31$4,995$3,000
King Street27$5,100$3,000
Seabright27$4,870$3,000
UCSC27$5,100$3,000
Lighthouse25$4,995$3,000

Largest Available Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood and is 1,300 square feet priced from $5,650. NANDA ON PACIFIC has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,208 square feet and currently listed start at $6,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Anton Pacific2 Bed/2 Bath-2A1,300 Sq Ft$5,650
NANDA ON PACIFIC2 Bed 2 Bath I1,208 Sq Ft$6,100
Pacific ShoresLighthouse Point1,035 Sq Ft$4,243
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath900 Sq Ft$4,039
1010 Pacific ApartmentsC2896 Sq Ft$4,665
30th Ave Townhomes2x1.5 - Townhome887 Sq Ft$3,895
Breakwater ApartmentsB1860 Sq Ft$3,595
OceanviewB2860 Sq Ft$4,795

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is the 2-Bedroom Model starting from $3,000 at 108 Sycamore St in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at The Sands starting at $3,499 in the Ocean Street neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz is currently $4,620. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
108 Sycamore St2-Bedroom$3,000
The Sands2 bed 1 bath$3,499
150-152 C Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom$3,500
Breakwater ApartmentsB1$3,595
Cypress PointResidence 3$3,806
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence B1$3,902
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath$4,039
Pacific ShoresLighthouse Point$4,243
OceanviewB2$4,795

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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.

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Getting Around Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Santa Cruz is at 108 Sycamore St listed at $3,000.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz is $4,620.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,300 square feet unit starting from $5,650 at Anton Pacific.

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