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The most luxurious Apartments in Santa Cruz with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Your first apartment comes with a learning curve nobody warns you about. Hear from real renters who've been there and get the advice they wish someone had given them on day one.

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Live Oak Crossing
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Crossing

1135 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Anton Pacific
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Pacific

800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santa Cruz, CA
Population: 64,725

Ranked #582

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Santa Cruz?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Santa Cruz is at 201 River Street Apartments listed at $2,479.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,965.

What is the largest New Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,330 square feet unit starting from $2,995 at River Row.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.