
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (28 Rentals)


NANDA ON PACIFIC

1010 Pacific Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

Lincoln Apartments

318 Chestnut St, Unit Apt. 5

116 Maple St
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2030 N Pacific Ave

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413 Laurel St

502 Maple St

620 Laurel St

234 High St

146 Chrystal Ter
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122 Rincon St

226 Mora St

516 Chestnut St

520 Chestnut St

135 School St

Laurel

230 Laurel St
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205 Maple St

Anton Pacific

Parkview Apartments

339 Walnut Ave

Pacific Station South

Cedar Street Family Apartments

121 Sylvar St
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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 | $3,223 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $2,395 | $4,370 |
| Downtown Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,688 | $4,217 | $7,500 |
| Downtown Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,750 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 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 $5,552. 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 | $5,552 |
| River Row | A4 | 678 Sq Ft | $4,230 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | 580 Sq Ft | $3,000 |
| 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 Featured One Bedroom Model starting from $2,975 at 201 River Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz is currently $3,708. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | $2,975 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | $3,000 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-8A | $3,839 |
| River Row | A3 | $3,875 |
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 201 River Street Apartments listed at $2,975.
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 $3,708.
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 $5,552 at Anton Pacific.
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