
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (199 Rentals)


The Breakers

30th Ave Townhomes

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

Emerald Bay Apartments

Total Monthly Price
714 Pine St, Unit #3

755 14th Ave, Unit 212

147 Southampton Ln

716 Darwin St

929 35th Ave
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136 Market St

316 Cliff St

515 Cayuga St

700 26th Ave

755 14th Ave

169 Moran Way

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

Chanticleer Commons

24th Ave Apartments

2651 Fresno St

2190 Chanticleer Ave

1568 7th Ave

658 24th Ave

340 7th Ave

2045 Alice St

Pleasant Acres
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666 17th Ave

Snug Harbor MHC

693-695 30th Ave

Kinsley Apartments

728 36th Ave

2230 Alice St

2875-2895 Capitola Rd

1785 Halterman Ave

420 Capitola Road Ext

951 30th Ave
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 | $2,513 | $2,295 | $2,695 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $1,950 | $8,900 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $2,500 | $8,000 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,860 | $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 Wilder Townhomes and is listed at 1,220 square feet priced from $4,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder Townhomes | TH15Y | 1,220 Sq Ft | $4,250 |
| 101 Grand | 1,000 Sq Ft | $6,500 | |
| Landing at Capitola | Plan 1 | 960 Sq Ft | $3,482 |
| 30th Ave Townhomes | 2x1.5 - Townhome | 887 Sq Ft | $3,750 |
| Breakwater Apartments | B1 | 860 Sq Ft | $3,310 |
| Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 800 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
| Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 767 Sq Ft | $3,345 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | Non remodeled 2bdrm | 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 |
Cheapest Available Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Eastside of Santa Cruz, CA is the Non remodeled 2bdrm Model starting from $2,750 at Six Hundred Park Avenue. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Eastside is currently $4,296. 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 | Non remodeled 2bdrm | $2,750 |
| Garden Street | B1 | $2,995 |
| The Breakers | The Sandbar | $3,195 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | $3,200 |
| Breakwater Apartments | B1 | $3,310 |
| Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | $3,345 |
| Landing at Capitola | Plan 1 | $3,482 |
| Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | $3,595 |
| 30th Ave Townhomes | 2x1.5 - Townhome | $3,750 |
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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 $4,296.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Eastside Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Eastside is a 1,220 square feet unit starting from $4,250 at Wilder Townhomes.
What is the average size for Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Eastside is currently 894 sq ft.
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