
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (29 Rentals)


NANDA ON PACIFIC

1010 Pacific Apartments

Lincoln Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

235 Union St

320 Myrtle St, Unit A
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116 Maple St

2030 N Pacific Ave

2030 N Pacific Ave

Gularte apartment

413 Laurel St

502 Maple St

620 Laurel St
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146 Chrystal Ter

122 Rincon St

226 Mora St

516 Chestnut St

520 Chestnut St

135 School St

Laurel
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205 Maple St

Anton Pacific

Parkview Apartments

339 Walnut Ave

Pacific Station South

Cedar Street Family Apartments
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121 Sylvar St
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $3,173 | $1,860 | $3,475 |
Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $2,400 | $4,278 |
| Downtown Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,720 | $3,635 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific and is listed at 1,027 square feet priced from $5,595. 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 | 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B | 1,027 Sq Ft | $5,595 |
| River Row | A1 | 670 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 623 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | 580 Sq Ft | $2,899 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 498 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 459 Sq Ft | $2,975 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Santa Cruz of Santa Cruz, CA is the 324 Lincoln Apartments Model starting from $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz is currently $3,592. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | $2,400 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | $2,899 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | $2,975 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | $3,100 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-13A | $3,328 |
| River Row | A1 | $3,795 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Cruz Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Santa Cruz is at Lincoln Apartments listed at $2,400.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Cruz Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz is $3,592.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Cruz is a 1,027 square feet unit starting from $5,595 at Anton Pacific.
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