Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (240 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
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$2,657 - $4,115

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Base Rent$2,657 - $4,115
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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129 Grant St, Unit 2
$3,250

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Base Rent$3,250
Total Monthly Price$3,250
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

129 Grant St, Unit 2

129 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
property at 312 Spruce St
$4,150

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Base Rent$4,150
Total Monthly Price$4,150
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 23

312 Spruce St

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 320 Myrtle St
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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320 Myrtle St, Unit A

320 Myrtle St
Santa CruzCA95060
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$1,195 - $1,595
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514 Broadway

Santa CruzCA95060

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622 Pine
2 Bedroom Apartments

622 Pine

622 Pine StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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908 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

908 Ocean St

908 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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444 May Ave
Studio Apartments

444 May Ave

444 May AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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212 Hubbard St
3 Bedroom Apartments

212 Hubbard St

212 Hubbard StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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147 Market St
Studio Apartments

147 Market St

147 Market StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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140 Hunolt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Hunolt St

140 Hunolt StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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402 Dakota Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

402 Dakota Ave

402 Dakota AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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320 Dakota Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

320 Dakota Ave

320 Dakota AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Street

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

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 240 available Ocean Street apartments priced from $1,495 to $7,500, with an average monthly rent of $3,631.

How much are Studio apartments in Ocean Street?

There are currently 94 Studio Apartments in Ocean Street with rent ranges from $2,200 to $3,475 with an average price of $3,031.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ocean Street ranges from $1,495 to $4,278 with an average monthly rent of $3,269.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean Street cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ocean Street range from $3,050 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,677.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.