Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (57 Rentals)

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$2,250

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$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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235 Union St

Santa CruzCA95060

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320 Locust St
Studio Apartments

320 Locust St

320 Locust StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Chestnut St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

516 Chestnut St

516 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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520 Chestnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Chestnut St

520 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The lincoln court
Studio Apartments

The lincoln court

315-323 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Senior Living
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Gularte apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gularte apartment

1114-1116 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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El Centro
Studio Apartments

El Centro

1108-1110 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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110-112 Pine Pl
Studio Apartments

110-112 Pine Pl

110-112 Pine PlSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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121 Rincon St
Studio Apartments

121 Rincon St

121 Rincon 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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210-214 Elm St
3 Bedroom Apartments

210-214 Elm St

210-214 Elm StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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122 Rincon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

122 Rincon St

122 Rincon StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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135 School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

135 School St

135 School StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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316-318 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316-318 Elm St

316-318 Elm StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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139 School St
2 Bedroom Apartments

139 School St

139 School StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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146 Chrystal Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146 Chrystal Ter

146 Chrystal TerSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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412 Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

412 Maple St

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

205 Maple St

205 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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431 Washington St
2 Bedroom Apartments

431 Washington St

431 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Marel Apt
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marel Apt

320 Center 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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318 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

318 Laurel St

318 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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230 Laurel St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Laurel St

230 Laurel 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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515 Maple St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

515 Maple St

515 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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413 Laurel St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

413 Laurel St

413 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Laurel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel

221 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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510 Laurel St
3 Bedroom Apartments

510 Laurel St

510 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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307-309 Laurel St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Laurel St

307-309 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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318 Spruce St
Studio Apartments

318 Spruce St

318 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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236 Mora St
3 Bedroom Apartments

236 Mora St

236 Mora StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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226 Mora St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

226 Mora St

226 Mora StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lincoln Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Apartments

316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Cruz

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz?

There are currently 47 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $1,860 to $3,505 with an average price of $3,256.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz ranges from $2,479 to $4,278 with an average monthly rent of $3,663.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Santa Cruz range from $4,162 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,741.

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