Top Rated New Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (9 Rentals)

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Apartments in Santa Cruz with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Five55
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$2,432 - $3,710Built in 2018Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Five55

555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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320 California St
Built in 20221 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

320 California St

320 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Ocean Street Townhomes
Built in 20192 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Street Townhomes

1804-1812 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2050 Jose Ave
Built in 2018Studio Apartments

2050 Jose Ave

2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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710 Emeline Ave
Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

710 Emeline Ave

710 Emeline AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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

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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 Five55 listed at $2,432.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in Santa Cruz is $4,112.

What is the largest New Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,305 square feet unit starting from $3,180 at Anton Pacific.

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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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.