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1547 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Hilltop
363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Breakers
630 Water StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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St. George Apartments
833 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pacific Shores
1240 Shaffer RdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Modular Condo Project
706-708 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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620 Laurel St
620 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1019 3rd St
1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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423 Broadway
423 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
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353 Pennsylvania Ave
353 Pennsylvania AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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159 Mission St
159 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1013 Broadway
1013 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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502 Maple St
502 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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106 Campbell St
106 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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220-224 Laurel St
220-224 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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327-331 Washington St
327-331 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pogonip Terrace Apartments
140 Vernon StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Sunshine Village Apartments
2220 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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212 Hubbard St
212 Hubbard StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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908 Ocean St
908 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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205 Maple St
205 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Porter College B
1156 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95064
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104 Surfside Ave
104 Surfside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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817 California St
817 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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409 2nd St
409 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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103-113 Grant St
103-113 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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710 Emeline Ave
710 Emeline AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2050 Jose Ave
2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Ocean Street Townhomes
1804-1812 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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324 Mountain View Ave
324 Mountain View AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2651 Fresno St
2651 Fresno StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Columbia Duplex
1001 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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119 Felker St
119 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Nueva Vista Apartments
136 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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131 Alhambra Ave
131 Alhambra AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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441 34th Ave
441 34th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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320 California St
320 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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151 Marine Parade
151 Marine ParadeSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Seabright Apartments
116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Seaside Studios
108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Spruce St
317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Breakwater Apartments
1630 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Clay Residences
132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $3,079 | $1,995 | $3,415 |
| Santa Cruz Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| Santa Cruz Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,655 | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Santa Cruz Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,933 | $3,933 | $3,933 |
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How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz?
There are currently 153 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $1,602 to $3,415 with an average price of $3,794.
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 $2,395 to $5,552 with an average monthly rent of $3,509.
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 $2,500 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,655.
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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.