
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (104 Rentals)


St. George Apartments

The Breakers

Five55

201 River Street Apartments

Anton Pacific

NANDA ON PACIFIC

1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point

Pacific View Courts
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217 Riverside Ave

335 Felix St

207 Riverside Ave

327-331 Washington St

Blue Bell Apartments

215 Raymond St

103-113 Grant St

413 Laurel St

Cypress Apartments

242 San Lorenzo Blvd
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125-129 Market St

438 Market St

140 Doyle St

Claradon Court Apartments

130 Mccornick St

317 Cliff St

615 Seabright Ave

710 Riverside Ave

125 Trinity St

231-233 Felix St
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516 Chestnut St

Linda Apartments

Beach Hill Court

344-350 Ocean St

444 May Ave

423 Broadway

La Bahia Apartments

4 Units in Santa Cruz

234 High St

147 Market St

216-226 Felix St

121 Rincon St

134-146 Mccornick St

110-112 Pine Pl

209 Kaye St

114 Viaduct Ct

320 Locust St

159 Bixby St

75 Front St

317 Leibrandt 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 | $3,024 | $1,995 | $3,415 |
| Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,000 | $4,278 |
| Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,996 | $2,600 | $7,500 |
| Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,615 |
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There are currently 104 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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Central Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at 1804 Mission St and is listed at 566 square feet priced from $2,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 Mission St | 566 Sq Ft | $2,450 | |
| River Row | S1 | 477 Sq Ft | $3,355 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | 447 Sq Ft | $2,169 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | 440 Sq Ft | $2,630 |
| Pacific View Courts | Studio | 425 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | 421 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | 310 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | 231 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Seaside Studios | Studio | 230 Sq Ft | $1,925 |
Cheapest Available Central Santa Cruz Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Central Santa Cruz of Santa Cruz, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,925 at Seaside Studios. The average price for all Studio apartments in Central Santa Cruz is currently $3,024. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside Studios | Studio | $1,925 |
| Pacific View Courts | Studio | $1,995 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | $2,169 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | $2,295 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | $2,630 |
| River Row | S2 | $3,150 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Central Santa Cruz Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Santa Cruz with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Central Santa Cruz is at Seaside Studios listed at $1,925.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Central Santa Cruz Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Central Santa Cruz is $3,024.
What is the largest available Studio Central Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Santa Cruz is a 566 square feet unit starting from $2,450 at 1804 Mission St.
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