
2 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (65 Rentals)


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Oceanview

The Breakers

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific

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Cypress Point

Thurber Apartments

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The Hilltop
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Emerald Bay Apartments

Chestnut Street

Westmont Townhomes

306 Cliff St

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129 Grant St, Unit 2

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921 Western Dr, Unit A

41 Grandview St, Unit 906

528 California Ave, Unit 2

834 Paget Ave

79 S Branciforte Ave
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318 Laurel St

3387 Mission Dr

250 River St

308 River St

1792 Halterman Ave

508 Caledonia St

204 Castillion Terrace

528 Dufour St

1654 Chanticleer Ave

755 14th Ave
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1212 Chanticleer Ave

203 Seaview Ave

1798 Halterman Ave

116 S Morrissey Ave

502 Errett Cir

112 Canfield Ave

308 Cypress Ave

200 5th Ave

215 Blackpoint Ln

850 Branciforte Dr
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Creekside Apartments

832-834 Paget Ave

320 - 328 California Street

Garden Street

Capitola Townhomes

Copa Cabanas

307-309 Raymond St

317 Spruce St

816 Riverside Ave

Seabright Apartments
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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 | $3,085 | $2,200 | $3,505 |
| Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $1,695 | $4,295 |
| Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,726 | $2,895 | $7,834 |
| Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $2,595 | $5,850 |
| Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,661 | $7,322 | $8,000 |
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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 832-834 Paget Ave listed at $2,695.
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 $4,726.
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.
What is the average size for Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Santa Cruz is currently 965 sq ft.
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