
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (105 Rentals)


St. George Apartments

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

The Breakers

1010 Pacific

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Cypress Point

Pacific Station South

219 Roberts St

Washington Tersace
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El Centro

160 Park Pl

The lincoln court

312 Ocean St

238 San Lorenzo Blvd

316-318 Elm St

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Carol's

123 Pearl St

708 Riverside Ave
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126-130 Toledo St

151 Marine Parade

228 Center St

611 Soquel Ave

317 Raymond St

140 Doyle St

Claradon Court Apartments

130 Mccornick St

317 Cliff St

615 Seabright Ave
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125-129 Market St

438 Market St

710 Riverside Ave

125 Trinity St

231-233 Felix St

335 Felix St

207 Riverside Ave

327-331 Washington St

Blue Bell Apartments

217 Riverside Ave
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209 Kaye St

215 Raymond St

103-113 Grant St

413 Laurel St

Cypress Apartments

242 San Lorenzo Blvd

159 Mission St

Neptune Apartments

Pogonip Terrace Apartments

River Street Place Condos
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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 | $3,074 | $2,200 | $3,475 |
| Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $1,695 | $4,278 |
| Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,582 | $2,999 | $7,500 |
| Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,227 | $3,495 | $4,950 |
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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 Anton Pacific and is listed at 572 square feet priced from $3,285. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | 572 Sq Ft | $3,285 |
| River Row | S1 | 477 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | 440 Sq Ft | $2,606 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | 421 Sq Ft | $2,915 |
| Pacific Station South | Studio | 401 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | 310 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | 231 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
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 $2,200 at St. George Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Central Santa Cruz is currently $3,074. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | $2,295 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | $2,606 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | $2,915 |
| River Row | S6 | $2,995 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | $3,285 |
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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 St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.
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 $3,074.
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 572 square feet unit starting from $3,285 at Anton Pacific.
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