1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (139 Rentals)

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Anton Pacific
$3,832 - $5,545
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Anton Pacific

800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
$3,007 - $6,511
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$2,888 - $6,926

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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,290

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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504 Cliff St

Santa CruzCA95060
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Copa Cabanas
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Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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1013 Broadway
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1013 Broadway

1013 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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123 Pearl St
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123 Pearl St

123 Pearl StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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151 Marine Parade
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151 Marine Parade

151 Marine ParadeSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1004 3rd St
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1004 3rd St

1004 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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131 Alhambra Ave
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131 Alhambra Ave

131 Alhambra AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1137 E Cliff Dr
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1137 E Cliff Dr

1137 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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146 Chrystal Ter
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146 Chrystal Ter

146 Chrystal TerSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Gularte apartment
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Gularte apartment

1114-1116 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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908 Ocean St
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908 Ocean St

908 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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615 Seabright Ave
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615 Seabright Ave

615 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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119 Clay St
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119 Clay St

119 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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409 2nd St
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409 2nd St

409 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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132 Seaview Ave
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132 Seaview Ave

132 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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820 3rd St
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820 3rd St

820 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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620 Laurel St
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620 Laurel St

620 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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438 Market St
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438 Market St

438 Market StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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1019 3rd St
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1019 3rd St

1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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402 Dakota Ave
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402 Dakota Ave

402 Dakota AveSanta 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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32 Campbell St
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32 Campbell St

32 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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413 Laurel St
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413 Laurel St

413 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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135 School St
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135 School St

135 School StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Jane Apartments
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Jane Apartments

234 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific and is listed at 1,027 square feet priced from $5,552. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath-14B1,027 Sq Ft$5,552
1804 Mission StStandard Loft825 Sq Ft$2,795
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath D727 Sq Ft$3,602
River RowA4678 Sq Ft$4,230
Pacific View Courts1 Bed 1 Bath671 Sq Ft$2,395
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A650 Sq Ft$2,889
Five55C1638 Sq Ft$3,437
Cypress PointResidence 2625 Sq Ft$3,014
Copa CabanasA1561 Sq Ft$1,602
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A1558 Sq Ft$2,595

Cheapest Available Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Santa Cruz of Santa Cruz, CA is the A1 Model starting from $1,602 at Copa Cabanas. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Santa Cruz is currently $3,586. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Copa CabanasA1$1,602
Pacific View Courts1 Bed 1 Bath$2,395
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A1$2,595
The BreakersThe Shoreline$2,650
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom$2,850
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A$2,889
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom$2,975
1804 Mission StStandard Loft$2,995
Cypress PointResidence 2$3,014
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath A$3,310

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This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Santa Cruz. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Santa Cruz with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Santa Cruz is at Copa Cabanas listed at $1,602.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Santa Cruz Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Santa Cruz is $3,586.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Santa Cruz is a 1,027 square feet unit starting from $5,552 at Anton Pacific.

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