
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (195 Rentals)


The Breakers

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

Emerald Bay Apartments

306 Cliff St

2308 17th Ave

918 N Branciforte Ave

218 Alhambra Ave

832 Paget Ave

148 Reed Way
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101 La Pluma Ct

713 Frederick St

2630 Portola Dr

755 14th Ave

822 Eaton St

200 5th Ave

Harbor Walk at Swan Lake

2865 Capitola

622 Pine

Creekside Apartments
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Garden Street

Capitola Townhomes

2216 Alice St

1910 Brommer St

1550 30th Ave

21520 E Cliff Dr

Bienestar Plaza

1510 Merrill St

Pastel Court

Sunshine Village Apartments
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Villa Santa Cruz

2190 Chanticleer Ave

1568 7th Ave

658 24th Ave

340 7th Ave

2045 Alice St

Pleasant Acres

666 17th Ave

24th Ave Apartments

2651-2661 Fresno St
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Kinsley Apartments

Chanticleer Commons

728 36th Ave

2230 Alice St

2875-2895 Capitola Rd

1785 Halterman Ave

Snug Harbor MHC

1890 17th Ave

2595 La Paloma Ln

420 Capitola Road Ext
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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 | $2,510 | $2,295 | $2,695 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,350 | $8,900 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,166 | $2,695 | $9,500 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,343 | $3,933 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 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 $6,500. 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 | 1,000 Sq Ft | $6,500 | |
| Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 800 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 65976 | 762 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| The Breakers | The Sandbar | 602 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
| 306 Cliff St | 2/1 | 428 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
Cheapest Available Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Eastside of Santa Cruz, CA is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 65976 Model starting from $2,750 at Six Hundred Park Avenue. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Eastside is currently $4,166. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 65976 | $2,750 |
| The Breakers | The Sandbar | $3,195 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | $3,200 |
| 306 Cliff St | 2/1 | $3,250 |
| Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | $3,795 |
| 101 Grand | 2BR Ocean View | $6,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Eastside Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Eastside Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Eastside is $4,166.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Eastside Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Eastside is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $6,500 at 101 Grand.
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