
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (148 Rentals)


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

The Breakers

1010 Pacific

1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point

Pacific Station South

Lincoln Apartments
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201 River Street Apartments

Chestnut Street

306 Cliff St

235 Union St

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1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B

320 Myrtle St, Unit A

155 Felker St, Unit 20

912 Soquel Ave

101 Green St

210 Locust St
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116 Maple St

514 Broadway

116 Sycamore St

320 Soquel Ave

156 Everson Dr

2030 N Pacific Ave

Modular Condo Project

Copa Cabanas

1004 3rd St

131 Alhambra Ave
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Sandcastle Inn Apartments

Water Street Apartments

1137 E Cliff Dr

146 Chrystal Ter

Gularte apartment

908 Ocean St

Claradon Court Apartments

1226-1228 Broadway

402 Dakota Ave

Golden Gate Villa
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620 Laurel St

438 Market St

1019 3rd St

409 2nd St

615 Seabright Ave

132 Seaview Ave

820 3rd St

1013 Broadway

123 Pearl St
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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 | $3,074 | $2,200 | $3,475 |
Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $1,695 | $4,278 |
| Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,582 | $2,999 | $7,500 |
| Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,227 | $3,495 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 148 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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 | 860 Sq Ft | $3,195 | |
| River Row | A1 | 670 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 650 Sq Ft | $2,837 |
| Five55 | C1 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 625 Sq Ft | $2,806 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 623 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| Pacific Station South | 1 Bedroom | 596 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Copa Cabanas | A1-R | 556 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 498 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
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 324 Lincoln Apartments Model starting from $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Santa Cruz is currently $3,251. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | $2,400 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | $2,650 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | $2,750 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | $2,806 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | $2,837 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1-R | $2,850 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | $2,975 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | $3,100 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $3,150 |
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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 Lincoln Apartments listed at $2,400.
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 $3,251.
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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