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


The Breakers

Five55

1804 Mission St

150-152 C Leibrandt Ave

Cypress Point
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Chestnut Street

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Anton Pacific

NANDA ON PACIFIC

The Hilltop

1010 Pacific Apartments

Pacific Shores

246 Berkeley Way, Unit 246
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100 Palo Verde Terrace

207 Storey St

21625 E Cliff Dr

542 Bellevue St

2895 Capitola Rd

116 W Cliff Dr

717 Seabright Ave

125 Dake Ave
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214 S Branciforte Ave

1303 Laurel St

218 Highland Ct
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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 | $2,905 | $1,875 | $4,167 |
Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $1,800 | $5,287 |
Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,595 | $2,795 | $6,100 |
Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 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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