
2 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (55 Rentals)


River Row

Oceanview

The Breakers

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific Apartments

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Cypress Point

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

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The Hilltop
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Emerald Bay Apartments

Westmont Townhomes

Chestnut Street

306 Cliff St

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1415 Seabright Ave, Unit B

122 Tree Frog Ln, Unit 2 Bedroom 1200 sq.ft.

228 Everson Dr

918 N Branciforte Ave

526 California Ave, Unit #2

2895 Capitola Rd
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716 Darwin St

218 Alhambra Ave

511 Walnut Ave

832 Paget Ave

100 Edgecliff Way

250 River St

713 Frederick St

2630 Portola Dr

755 14th Ave

822 Eaton St
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502 Errett Cir

1320 River St

200 5th Ave

Creekside Apartments

832-834 Paget Ave

Capitola Townhomes

307-309 Raymond St

317 Spruce St

816 Riverside Ave

Seabright Apartments
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Corcoran Gardens Apartments

Thurber Apartments

San Lorenzo Apartments

Clay Residences

Cormorant Court Apartments

The Sands

Breakwater Apartments

Anton Pacific

108 Sycamore St

Live Oak Crossing
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $3,163 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
| Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,437 | $2,479 | $4,278 |
| Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,554 | $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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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 The Sands listed at $2,999.
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 $4,554.
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 1,330 square feet unit starting from $7,475 at River Row.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.