
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (158 Rentals)


The Breakers

Emerald Bay Apartments

306 Cliff St

1030 El Dorado Ave

514 Broadway

124-126 Trinity St

912 Soquel Ave

1841 Alice St

783 S Branciforte Ave
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Modular Condo Project

2711 LLC

3225 Scriver St

Kinsley Apartments

1785 Halterman Ave

21601 E Cliff Dr

1450 Merrill St

1550 30th Ave

21520 E Cliff Dr
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Bienestar Plaza

1510 Merrill St

Pastel Court

2190 Chanticleer Ave

340 7th Ave

16 Keys

120-124 Hiawatha Ave

La Bahia Apartments

Blue Bell Apartments

217 Berry St
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Casa Linda

Nueva Vista Apartments

Claradon Court Apartments

1890 17th Ave

1500 Merrill St

2735 Soquel Ave

140 Morrissey Blvd

23727 E Cliff Dr

951 30th Ave
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1822 Harper St

32 Campbell St

417 Cliff St

137 Clay St

711 3rd St

940 Windsor St

132 Seaview Ave

159 Bixby St

415-417 Barson St

Sandcastle Inn Apartments
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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 | $2,246 | $1,950 | $2,695 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $1,395 | $8,900 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $2,795 | $9,500 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,869 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 158 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 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 525 Sq Ft | $2,699 |
| 2711 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 520 Sq Ft | $2,550 |
| 306 Cliff St | 1/1 | 400 Sq Ft | $2,390 |
| 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 1/1 Model starting from $2,390 at 306 Cliff St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Eastside is currently $3,006. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 306 Cliff St | 1/1 | $2,390 |
| 2711 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,550 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | $2,650 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,699 |
| 101 Grand | 1BR Ocean View | $7,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Eastside Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Eastside with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Eastside is at 306 Cliff St listed at $2,390.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Eastside Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Eastside is $3,006.
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.
What is the average size for Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Eastside is currently 562 sq ft.
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