
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (43 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Central Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

The Breakers

1010 Pacific Apartments

1804 Mission St

201 River Street Apartments

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

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Cypress Point
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Chestnut Street

108 Sycamore St

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311 Cypress Ave, Unit Cypress Avenue

155 Torrey Pine Ter

218 Alhambra Ave

522 Barson St

314 Chestnut St

113 Jacobs Ln

126 Pine St

212 Everson Dr
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1104 E Cliff Dr

2030 N Pacific Ave

713 Frederick St

318 Soquel Ave

448 May Ave

1320 River St

112 Clinton St

95B Frederick St

320 Main St

124 Torrey Pine Terrace
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121 Coulson Ave

307-309 Raymond St

Seabright Apartments

317 Spruce St

816 Riverside Ave

Clay Residences

Anton Pacific

Cormorant Court Apartments

San Lorenzo Apartments

The Sands
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La Posada

Baytree Apartments

912 Lundy Ln
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 | $3,120 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
| Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $2,400 | $4,370 |
| Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,502 | $2,665 | $7,500 |
| Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,282 | $3,615 | $4,950 |
| Central Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Santa Cruz
How much are Studio apartments in Central Santa Cruz?
There are currently 107 Studio Apartments in Central Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $1,860 to $3,505 with an average price of $3,120.
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 $2,400 to $4,370 with an average monthly rent of $3,402.
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 $2,665 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,502.
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