Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (45 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Central Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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710 Emeline Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

710 Emeline Ave

710 Emeline AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Ocean Street Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Street Townhomes

1804-1812 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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103-113 Grant St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

103-113 Grant St

103-113 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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119 Felker St
2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Felker St

119 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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212 Hubbard St
Studio Apartments

212 Hubbard St

212 Hubbard StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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908 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

908 Ocean St

908 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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159 Mission St
Studio Apartments

159 Mission St

159 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Modular Condo Project
1 Bedroom Apartments

Modular Condo Project

706-708 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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353 Pennsylvania Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

353 Pennsylvania Ave

353 Pennsylvania AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1013 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1013 Broadway

1013 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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423 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

423 Broadway

423 BroadwaySanta 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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106 Campbell St
3 Bedroom Apartments

106 Campbell St

106 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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817 California St
4 Bedroom Apartments

817 California St

817 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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205 Maple St
Studio Apartments

205 Maple St

205 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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502 Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Maple St

502 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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220-224 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

220-224 Laurel St

220-224 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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620 Laurel St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

620 Laurel St

620 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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324 Mountain View Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

324 Mountain View Ave

324 Mountain View AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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327-331 Washington St
Studio Apartments

327-331 Washington St

327-331 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1019 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 3rd St

1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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320 California St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

320 California St

320 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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South Pacific Apartments
Studio Apartments

South Pacific Apartments

401 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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409 2nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

409 2nd St

409 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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151 Marine Parade
Studio Apartments

151 Marine Parade

151 Marine ParadeSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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131 Alhambra Ave
Studio Apartments

131 Alhambra Ave

131 Alhambra AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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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®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Santa Cruz

How much are Studio apartments in Central Santa Cruz?

There are currently 46 Studio Apartments in Central Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $1,602 to $4,020 with an average price of $4,436.

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 $2,200 to $5,095 with an average monthly rent of $3,494.

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 $3,185 to $6,043. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,845.

How expensive are Central Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 36 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Santa Cruz on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,850 to $4,950 - averaging $4,916 for the location.

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