Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA Under $2,200 with Utilities Included (6 Rentals)
Apartments in Santa Cruz where your utility payments are included in your rent.

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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 |
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Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $2,941 | $2,150 | $4,167 |
Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,320 | $1,750 | $5,511 |
Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,703 | $2,795 | $6,724 |
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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 Utilities Included Santa Cruz Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in Santa Cruz?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in Santa Cruz is at Shearwater Apartments listed at $1,795.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included Santa Cruz Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,409.
What is the largest Utilities Included Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,043 square feet unit starting from $3,602 at 1010 Pacific Apartments.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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