Apartments for Rent in the East Park Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (157 Rentals)

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property at 1030 El Dorado Ave

$995

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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1030 El Dorado Ave

Santa CruzCA95062
property at 514 Broadway

$1,295 - $1,695

1 Bedroom Rentals

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514 Broadway

Santa CruzCA95060

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622 Pine
2 Bedroom Apartments

622 Pine

622 Pine StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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940 Windsor St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

940 Windsor St

940 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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237 Darwin St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

237 Darwin St

237 Darwin StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1506 Broadway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Broadway

1506 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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151 Marine Parade
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 Marine Parade

151 Marine ParadeSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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615 Seabright Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

615 Seabright Ave

615 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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626 Windsor St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

626 Windsor St

626 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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618 Windsor St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

618 Windsor St

618 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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903 Sumner St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

903 Sumner St

903 Sumner StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Sorrento Oaks
Studio Apartments

Sorrento Oaks

800 Brommer StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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371 7th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

371 7th Ave

371 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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340 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

340 7th Ave

340 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1307-1313 7th
2 Bedroom Apartments

1307-1313 7th

1307-1313 7thSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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250 6th Ave
Studio Apartments

250 6th Ave

250 6th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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630 Carmel St
Studio Apartments

630 Carmel St

630 Carmel StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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299 7th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

299 7th Ave

299 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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249 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

249 7th Ave

249 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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236 Sixth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

236 Sixth

236 6th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1028 Broadway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Broadway

1028 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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222 Gault St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Gault St

222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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132 Seaview Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 Seaview Ave

132 Seaview 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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335 Gault St
2 Bedroom Apartments

335 Gault St

335 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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East Park, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Park, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #19

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Park

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Park area of Santa Cruz, CA?

As of today, August 19, 2026, there are currently 157 available East Park apartments priced from $1,695 to $4,950, with an average monthly rent of $3,112.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Park ranges from $1,695 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,422.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.