
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (151 Rentals)


The Breakers

Emerald Bay Apartments

2135 Felt St

2485 Cardinal Ln

22660 E Cliff Dr

320 Soquel Ave

Harbor Walk at Swan Lake

Modular Condo Project

16 Keys
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120-124 Hiawatha Ave

La Bahia Apartments

Nueva Vista Apartments

Claradon Court Apartments

Blue Bell Apartments

217 Berry St

131 Alhambra Ave

344-350 Ocean St

Beach Hill Court

417 Cliff St
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1500 Merrill St

2735 Soquel Ave

140 Morrissey Blvd

23727 E Cliff Dr

951 30th Ave

1822 Harper St

Correials Indendent Senior Apartment

Casa Linda

1550 30th Ave

21520 E Cliff Dr
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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

1785 Halterman Ave
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1450 Merrill St

1890 17th Ave

209 Kaye St

1226-1228 Broadway

402 Dakota Ave

320 Dakota Ave

908 Ocean St

299 7th Ave

401 Pennsylvania Ave

820 3rd 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 | $2,547 | $2,295 | $2,695 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $2,350 | $8,900 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,181 | $2,695 | $9,500 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,343 | $3,933 | $10,000+ |
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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 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 | 624 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Breakwater Apartments | A1 | 624 Sq Ft | $2,845 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 450 Sq Ft | $2,599 |
| 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 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 Model starting from $2,350 at Six Hundred Park Avenue. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Eastside is currently $3,146. 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 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 | $2,350 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | $2,599 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | $2,650 |
| Breakwater Apartments | A1 | $2,845 |
| 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 $3,146.
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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