1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (119 Rentals)

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Coronado Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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108 Sycamore St
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108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Chestnut Street
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Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Copa Cabanas
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Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
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Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lorenzo apartment
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Lorenzo apartment

155 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1004 3rd St
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1004 3rd St

1004 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anchor Apartments
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Anchor Apartments

321 2nd 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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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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615 Seabright Ave
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615 Seabright Ave

615 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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908 Ocean St
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908 Ocean St

908 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Riverview Apartments
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Riverview Apartments

157 Franklin StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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119 Clay St
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119 Clay St

119 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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316-324 Lincoln St
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316-324 Lincoln St

316-324 Lincoln 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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306 Cliff St
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306 Cliff St

306 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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502 Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Maple St

502 Maple 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 1,168 square feet priced from $5,095. 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 Loft-8B1,168 Sq Ft$5,095
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath D727 Sq Ft$3,752
Chestnut Street1 Bed 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$2,909
Five55C1638 Sq Ft$3,815
Copa CabanasA1627 Sq Ft$1,602
Cypress PointResidence 2625 Sq Ft$2,799
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath525 Sq Ft$2,750
La PosadaI Bedroom522 Sq Ft$4,215
The BreakersThe Shoreline345 Sq Ft$2,650

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 $3,448. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Copa CabanasA1$1,602
The BreakersThe Shoreline$2,650
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft$2,700
Cypress PointResidence 2$2,799
Chestnut Street1 Bed 1 Bath$2,909
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath-11A$3,625
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath D$3,752
Five55C1$3,815
La PosadaI Bedroom$4,215

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $3,448.

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 1,168 square feet unit starting from $5,095 at Anton Pacific.

What is the average size for Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Santa Cruz is currently 612 sq ft.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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