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


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

The Breakers

1010 Pacific Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

1804 Mission St

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Anton Pacific

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Cypress Point
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Pacific View Courts

Chestnut Street

108 Sycamore St

504 Cliff St

116 Maple St

411-B S Branciforte Ave

2030 N Pacific Ave

Modular Condo Project

Copa Cabanas

Sandcastle Inn Apartments
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1013 Broadway

123 Pearl St

151 Marine Parade

1004 3rd St

131 Alhambra Ave

140 Morrissey Blvd

Water Street Apartments

1137 E Cliff Dr

146 Chrystal Ter

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908 Ocean St

Claradon Court Apartments

615 Seabright Ave

119 Clay St

409 2nd St

132 Seaview Ave

820 3rd St

Golden Gate Villa

620 Laurel St

438 Market St
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1019 3rd St

1226-1228 Broadway

402 Dakota Ave

103-113 Grant St

32 Campbell St

401 Pennsylvania Ave

413 Laurel St

505 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

135 School St

Jane Apartments
Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $3,170 | $1,995 | $3,490 |
Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,887 | $2,985 | $7,500 |
| Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,615 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B | 1,027 Sq Ft | $5,552 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 825 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 727 Sq Ft | $3,602 |
| River Row | A4 | 678 Sq Ft | $4,230 |
| Pacific View Courts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 671 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 650 Sq Ft | $2,889 |
| Five55 | C1 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,437 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 625 Sq Ft | $3,014 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 561 Sq Ft | $1,602 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 558 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | $1,602 |
| Pacific View Courts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,395 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $2,595 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | $2,650 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | $2,850 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | $2,889 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | $2,975 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $2,995 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | $3,014 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | $3,310 |
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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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