
Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (355 Rentals)


River Row

St. George Apartments

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

Oceanview

The Breakers

1010 Pacific

1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point
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Pacific Station South

Lincoln Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

Chestnut Street

306 Cliff St

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129 Grant St, Unit 2

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1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B

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633 Trevethan Ave, Unit Alley

219 Roberts St

320 Myrtle St, Unit A
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235 Union St

1030 El Dorado Ave

41 Grandview St, Unit 906

155 Felker St, Unit 20

528 California Ave, Unit 2

716 Darwin St

912 Soquel Ave

834 Paget Ave

101 Green St

79 S Branciforte Ave
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103 Jacobs Ln

318 Laurel St

116 Maple St

1546 Broadway

531 Dufour St

617 Water St

135 May Ave

514 Broadway

112 Canfield Ave

203 Seaview Ave
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116 Sycamore St

308 Cypress Ave

156 Everson Dr

508 Caledonia St

200 5th Ave

502 Errett Cir

250 River St

116 S Morrissey Ave

528 Dufour St

308 River St
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Studio Apartments | $3,085 | $2,200 | $3,505 |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,284 | $1,695 | $4,295 |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,915 | $2,895 | $7,834 |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,256 | $2,595 | $5,850 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,760 | $3,200 | $4,250 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $5,434 | $4,395 | $7,400 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $7,900 | $7,900 | $7,900 |
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Best Local Schools in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Cruz, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with young children? Amongst all of the communities in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and access to highly-rated education resources.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area has established a name for itself as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk area of Santa Cruz, CA?
As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 355 available Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk apartments priced from $1,695 to $7,834, with an average monthly rent of $3,728.
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?
There are currently 129 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with rent ranges from $2,200 to $3,505 with an average price of $3,085.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ranges from $1,695 to $4,295 with an average monthly rent of $3,284.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk range from $2,895 to $7,834. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,915.
How expensive are Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 58 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,595 to $5,850 - averaging $4,256 for the location.
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