Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA from $1,700 (50 Rentals)

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Five55
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$2,432 - $3,710Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Five55

555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Shearwater Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shearwater Apartments

2333 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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240 River Street
Studio Apartments

240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Coronado Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Live Oak Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Crossing

1135 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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816 Riverside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Riverside Ave

816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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La Posada
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Posada

609 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz?

There are currently 59 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $1,875 to $4,167 with an average price of $2,905.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz ranges from $1,800 to $5,287 with an average monthly rent of $3,321.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Cruz range from $2,795 to $6,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,595.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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