Apartments for Rent in the Lighthouse Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (126 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
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$2,802 - $4,436
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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property at 228 John St

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

228 John St

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 320 Myrtle St

$3,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

320 Myrtle St, Unit A

320 Myrtle St
Santa CruzCA95060

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The Carmel
Studio Apartments

The Carmel

880 W Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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890 W Cliff Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

890 W Cliff Dr

890 W Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Columbia Duplex
3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Duplex

1001 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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200 W Cliff Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

200 W Cliff Dr

200 W Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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104 Surfside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

104 Surfside Ave

104 Surfside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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114 Viaduct Ct
Studio Apartments

114 Viaduct Ct

114 Viaduct CtSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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75 Front St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

75 Front St

75 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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535-545 2nd St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

535-545 2nd St

535-545 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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320 California St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

320 California St

320 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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409 2nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

409 2nd St

409 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Beach Hill Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Hill Court

417 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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216-226 Felix St
Studio Apartments

216-226 Felix St

216-226 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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208 1st Street
5 Bedroom Apartments

208 1st Street

208 1st StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1019 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 3rd St

1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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133 Walti St
1 Bedroom Apartments

133 Walti St

133 Walti StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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216 Blackburn St
2 Bedroom Apartments

216 Blackburn St

216 Blackburn StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Jane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jane Apartments

234 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1004 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1004 3rd St

1004 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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230 Felix St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Felix St

230 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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231-233 Felix St
Studio Apartments

231-233 Felix St

231-233 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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335 Felix St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

335 Felix St

335 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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220 Center St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Center St

220 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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228 Center St
Studio Apartments

228 Center St

228 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lighthouse

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Lighthouse area of Santa Cruz, CA?

As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 126 available Lighthouse apartments priced from $2,590 to $7,568, with an average monthly rent of $3,696.

How much are Studio apartments in Lighthouse?

There are currently 54 Studio Apartments in Lighthouse with rent ranges from $2,802 to $3,052 with an average price of $3,001.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lighthouse Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lighthouse ranges from $2,590 to $4,095 with an average monthly rent of $3,188.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lighthouse cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lighthouse range from $3,250 to $7,568. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,145.

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