
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (140 Rentals)


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

The Breakers

1010 Pacific Apartments

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Anton Pacific

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

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Cypress Point

Chestnut Street

Pacific View Courts
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201 Maple St, Unit 2bdrm

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714 Pine St, Unit #3

716 Darwin St

136 Market St

316 Cliff St

515 Cayuga St

221 Palo Verde Terrace

622 Pine

Copa Cabanas

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1013 Broadway

123 Pearl St

312 Ocean St

Sandcastle Inn Apartments

316-318 Elm St

222 Gault St

132 Seaview Ave

318 Laurel St

324 Mountain View Ave

119 Felker St
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201 Barson St

317 Cliff St

615 Seabright Ave

Marel Apt

431 Washington St

216 Blackburn St

409 2nd St

119 Clay St

412 Maple St

402 Dakota Ave
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127 Pearl St

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146 Chrystal Ter

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1506 Broadway

311 Ocean st

16 Keys

518 S Branciforte Ave
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 | $3,064 | $1,995 | $3,415 |
| Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,440 | $1,950 | $5,545 |
Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,840 | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,615 |
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Largest Available Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at River Row and is listed at 1,330 square feet priced from $7,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Row | Townhome | 1,330 Sq Ft | $7,475 |
| Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-2A | 1,240 Sq Ft | $6,397 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 2 Bed 2 Bath I | 1,208 Sq Ft | $5,950 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 2D Townhome | 1,070 Sq Ft | $3,817 |
| Copa Cabanas | B1 | 914 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 3 | 771 Sq Ft | $3,424 |
| Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 767 Sq Ft | $3,345 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| The Breakers | The Sandbar | 602 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
Cheapest Available Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Central Santa Cruz of Santa Cruz, CA is the B1 Model starting from $2,850 at Copa Cabanas. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central Santa Cruz is currently $4,840. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | B1 | $2,850 |
| The Breakers | The Sandbar | $3,195 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | $3,200 |
| Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | $3,345 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 2B Townhome | $3,409 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 3 | $3,424 |
| Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A | $5,431 |
| River Row | B2 | $5,525 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Central Santa Cruz Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Santa Cruz with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Central Santa Cruz is at Copa Cabanas listed at $2,850.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Central Santa Cruz Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Central Santa Cruz is $4,840.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Central Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Santa Cruz is a 1,330 square feet unit starting from $7,475 at River Row.
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