
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (156 Rentals)


The Breakers

Emerald Bay Apartments

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3300 Portola Dr, Unit # 20

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3150 Stanley Ave, Unit 2

837 Corcoran Ave, Unit #1

126 Pine St

105 Grant St

121 Blaine St

Harbor Walk at Swan Lake
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La Bahia Apartments

131 Alhambra Ave

344-350 Ocean St

Beach Hill Court

417 Cliff St

Correials Indendent Senior Apartment

Casa Linda
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Claradon Court Apartments

1890 17th Ave

1500 Merrill St

2735 Soquel Ave

140 Morrissey Blvd

23727 E Cliff Dr

951 30th Ave

1822 Harper St

1550 30th Ave
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21520 E Cliff Dr

Bienestar Plaza

1510 Merrill St

Pastel Court

2190 Chanticleer Ave

340 7th Ave

3225 Scriver St

Kinsley Apartments

21601 E Cliff Dr

2711 Soquel Ave
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1785 Halterman Ave

1450 Merrill St

353 Pennsylvania Ave

4 Units in Santa Cruz

Water Street Apartments

245 Ocean View Ave

123 Pearl St

32 Campbell St

820 3rd St

438 Market St
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Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Studio Apartments | $2,191 | $1,925 | $2,695 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,087 | $2,200 | $8,900 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,456 | $2,695 | $9,500 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,786 | $3,933 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 156 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Largest Available Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Eastside area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at 101 Grand and is listed at 1,000 square feet priced from $7,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Grand | 1BR Ocean View | 1,000 Sq Ft | $7,500 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | Non-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring | 624 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Plum Street Garden Apartments 501 Plum St Capitola, CA 95010 | 1BR/1.0BA | 610 Sq Ft | $2,825 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 450 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | 345 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
Cheapest Available Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Eastside of Santa Cruz, CA is the Non-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring Model starting from $2,350 at Six Hundred Park Avenue. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Eastside is currently $3,087. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | Non-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring | $2,350 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | $2,650 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | $2,750 |
| Plum Street Garden Apartments 501 Plum St Capitola, CA 95010 | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,825 |
| 101 Grand | 1BR Ocean View | $7,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Eastside Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Eastside Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Eastside is $3,087.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Eastside Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Eastside is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $7,500 at 101 Grand.
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