2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (135 Rentals)

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317 Spruce St
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317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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622 Pine
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622 Pine

622 Pine StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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312 Ocean St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 Ocean St

312 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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316-318 Elm St
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316-318 Elm St

316-318 Elm 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Pearl St

123 Pearl StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Copa Cabanas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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222 Gault St
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222 Gault St

222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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132 Seaview Ave
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132 Seaview Ave

132 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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318 Laurel St
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318 Laurel St

318 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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119 Felker St
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119 Felker St

119 Felker 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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620 Laurel St
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620 Laurel St

620 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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317 Cliff St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Cliff St

317 Cliff 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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Marel Apt
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Marel Apt

320 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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431 Washington St
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431 Washington St

431 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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216 Blackburn St
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216 Blackburn St

216 Blackburn StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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127 Pearl St
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127 Pearl St

127 Pearl 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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201 Barson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Barson St

201 Barson 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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412 Maple St
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412 Maple St

412 Maple 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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1506 Broadway
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1506 Broadway

1506 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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311 Ocean st
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311 Ocean st

311 Ocean stSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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16 Keys
2 Bedroom Apartments

16 Keys

405 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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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 Anton Pacific and is listed at 1,300 square feet priced from $5,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Anton Pacific2 Bed/2 Bath-2A1,300 Sq Ft$5,200
Clay Residences2BR-2BA Town House1,279 Sq Ft$4,578
NANDA ON PACIFIC2 Bed 2 Bath I1,208 Sq Ft$6,100
Chestnut Street2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome1,070 Sq Ft$3,867
Baytree ApartmentsD1,028 Sq Ft$2,985
1010 Pacific ApartmentsC2896 Sq Ft$4,290
Cypress PointResidence 3771 Sq Ft$4,429

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 D Model starting from $2,985 at Baytree Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central Santa Cruz is currently $4,441. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Baytree ApartmentsD$2,985
108 Sycamore St2-Bedroom$3,000
The BreakersThe Sandbar$3,295
Hidden Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath$3,299
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom$3,500
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath$3,757
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence B1$4,250
Cypress PointResidence 3$4,429

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Cruz. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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 Baytree Apartments listed at $2,985.

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 $4,441.

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 1,300 square feet unit starting from $5,200 at Anton Pacific.

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