Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (53 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Central Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Cypress Point
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$2,606 - $4,284
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$2,606 - $4,284
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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property at 320 Myrtle St

$3,500

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$3,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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320 Myrtle St, Unit A

320 Myrtle St
Santa CruzCA95060

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property at 308 River St

$3,300 - $3,345

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308 River St

Santa CruzCA95060

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Copa Cabanas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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816 Riverside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Riverside Ave

816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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150-152 Leibrandt Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

150-152 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Pacific

800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Cruz. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Santa Cruz

How much are Studio apartments in Central Santa Cruz?

There are currently 104 Studio Apartments in Central Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $2,200 to $3,475 with an average price of $3,074.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Santa Cruz Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Santa Cruz ranges from $1,695 to $4,278 with an average monthly rent of $3,251.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Santa Cruz cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Santa Cruz range from $2,999 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,582.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.