
Apartments for Rent in the Carbonera Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (210 Rentals)


River Row

St. George Apartments

NANDA ON PACIFIC

The Breakers

1010 Pacific

Thurber Apartments

Pacific Station South

Lincoln Apartments

201 River Street Apartments
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129 Grant St, Unit 2

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1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B

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633 Trevethan Ave, Unit Alley

219 Roberts St

235 Union St

320 Myrtle St, Unit A

1030 El Dorado Ave

155 Felker St, Unit 20

716 Darwin St

912 Soquel Ave
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101 Green St

103 Jacobs Ln

116 Maple St

1546 Broadway

617 Water St

135 May Ave

514 Broadway

850 Branciforte Dr

121 Coulson Ave

126 Hunolt St
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860 Prospect Hgts

116 S Morrissey Ave

250 River St

308 River St

508 Caledonia St

3387 Mission Dr

2436 Paul Minnie Ave

206 Vista Prieta Ct

112 Canfield Ave

1654 Chanticleer Ave
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124 Torrey Pine Terrace

1212 Chanticleer Ave

Modular Condo Project

2030 N Pacific Ave

622 Pine

710 Emeline Ave

157 Lee St

153 Lee St

1464-1468 Upper Park Rd

438 Market St
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Carbonera, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carbonera?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonera Studio Apartments | $3,161 | $2,200 | $3,505 |
| Carbonera 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $1,695 | $4,278 |
| Carbonera 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $3,195 | $7,500 |
| Carbonera 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,857 | $2,595 | $4,850 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Carbonera?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,718 | $3,150 | $4,895 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $5,492 | $4,395 | $7,400 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $7,900 | $7,900 | $7,900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarbonera, Santa Cruz, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Carbonera, Santa Cruz, CA
Branciforte Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carbonera
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Carbonera area of Santa Cruz, CA?
As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 210 available Carbonera apartments priced from $1,695 to $7,500, with an average monthly rent of $3,696.
How much are Studio apartments in Carbonera?
There are currently 64 Studio Apartments in Carbonera with rent ranges from $2,200 to $3,505 with an average price of $3,161.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Carbonera Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Carbonera ranges from $1,695 to $4,278 with an average monthly rent of $3,291.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Carbonera cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Carbonera range from $3,195 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,233.
How expensive are Carbonera Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Carbonera on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,595 to $4,850 - averaging $3,857 for the location.
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