Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (154 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
$2,560 - $3,833
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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123 Pearl St
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123 Pearl St

123 Pearl StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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630 Carmel St
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630 Carmel St

630 Carmel StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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3320 Portola Dr
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3320 Portola Dr

3320 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2121 Portola Dr
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2121 Portola Dr

2121 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2711 Soquel Ave
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2711 Soquel Ave

2711 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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3030 Elda Ln
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3030 Elda Ln

3030 Elda LnSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Porter College B
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Porter College B

1156 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95064
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The Carmel
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The Carmel

880 W Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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335 Felix St
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335 Felix St

335 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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127 Ocean St
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127 Ocean St

127 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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159 Mission St
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159 Mission St

159 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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344-350 Ocean St
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344-350 Ocean St

344-350 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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2222 Alice St
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2222 Alice St

2222 Alice StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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316-318 Elm St
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316-318 Elm St

316-318 Elm StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1035 38th Ave
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1035 38th Ave

1035 38th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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231-233 Felix St
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231-233 Felix St

231-233 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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110-112 Pine Pl
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110-112 Pine Pl

110-112 Pine PlSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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103-113 Grant St
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103-113 Grant St

103-113 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The lincoln court
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The lincoln court

315-323 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2050 Jose Ave
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2050 Jose Ave

2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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75 Front St
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75 Front St

75 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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159 Bixby St
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159 Bixby St

159 Bixby StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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318 Spruce St
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318 Spruce St

318 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Santa Cruz Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 25, 2026

There are currently 441 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Cruz, CA that range in price from $1,995 to $3,430. Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and King Street are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Central Santa Cruz35$3,200$1,995
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk35$3,200$1,995
King Street34$3,202$1,995
Neary Lagoon34$3,202$1,995
UCSC34$3,202$1,995
Western34$3,202$1,995
Beach Flats33$3,207$1,995
Ocean Street32$3,210$2,169
Riverwalk32$3,210$1,995
Seabright32$3,210$1,995

Largest Available Santa Cruz Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is found at 1804 Mission St in the Escolona neighborhood and is 566 square feet priced from $2,450. River Row in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 477 square feet and currently listed start at $3,355. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1804 Mission St566 Sq Ft$2,450
River RowS1477 Sq Ft$3,355
201 River Street ApartmentsStudio447 Sq Ft$2,169
Cypress PointResidence 1440 Sq Ft$2,567
Pacific View CourtsStudio425 Sq Ft$1,995
NANDA ON PACIFICStudio421 Sq Ft$3,200
The BreakersThe Breakers310 Sq Ft$2,295
St. George ApartmentsStudio231 Sq Ft$2,200
Seaside StudiosStudio230 Sq Ft$1,925

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Studio Apartments

As of February 25, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,925 at Seaside Studios in the Ocean Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Cruz Studio is the Studio Model at Pacific View Courts starting at $1,995 in the Western neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Cruz is currently $3,004. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Seaside StudiosStudio$1,925
Pacific View CourtsStudio$1,995
201 River Street ApartmentsStudio$2,169
St. George ApartmentsStudio$2,200
The BreakersThe Breakers$2,295
Cypress PointResidence 1$2,567
River RowS2$3,150
NANDA ON PACIFICStudio$3,200

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Santa Cruz Overview

Known across the globe for its famed redwood trees and sweeping ocean views, Santa Cruz is a darling city of the California scene. Home to plenty of historic hot spots as well as an inviting downtown mixture of nightlife and retail shopping, this west coast destination should be on the 'must-consider' list for anyone seriously considering a move to Cali.

Why live in Santa Cruz, CA?

Why in the world not? Easily one of the most in-demand locales of the entire west coast, life in a Santa Cruz apartment for rent is about as good as it gets. Flush with area schools and plenty of employers such as Plantronics, this forward-thinking and environmentally-conscious hotspot is a fantastic place to call home.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Cruz is at Seaside Studios listed at $1,925.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,004.

What is the largest available Studio Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 566 square feet unit starting from $2,450 at 1804 Mission St.

What is the average size for Santa Cruz Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Cruz is currently 0 sq ft.

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