
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (75 Rentals)


NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

1010 Pacific Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

1804 Mission St

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Anton Pacific

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Cypress Point

Pacific View Courts

Chestnut Street
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108 Sycamore St

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337 Alta Ave, Unit JADU, Unit JADU

2030 N Pacific Ave

Laureate Court

Copa Cabanas

205 Maple St

Gularte apartment

122 Rincon St

220 Center St

135 School St
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Golden Gate Villa

146 Chrystal Ter

75 Front St

1004 3rd St

4 Units in Santa Cruz

1019 3rd St

417 Cliff St

1507 Mission St

620 Laurel St

908 Ocean St
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Jane Apartments

820 3rd St

230 Laurel St

Sandcastle Inn Apartments

409 2nd St

Blue Bell Apartments

La Bahia Apartments

Beach Hill Court

320 California St

133 Walti St

711 3rd St

234 High St

335 Felix St

226 Mora St

516 Chestnut St

505 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

230 Felix St

313 Broadway

Laurel

404 High St
UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UCSC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCSC Studio Apartments | $3,091 | $1,995 | $3,415 |
UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,997 | $2,500 | $7,500 |
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Largest Available UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the UCSC area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at 1804 Mission St and is listed at 825 square feet priced from $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 825 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 727 Sq Ft | $3,602 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-8A | 720 Sq Ft | $3,839 |
| River Row | A4 | 678 Sq Ft | $4,130 |
| Pacific View Courts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 671 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 650 Sq Ft | $2,809 |
| Five55 | C1 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,295 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 625 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 561 Sq Ft | $1,602 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 558 Sq Ft | $2,619 |
Cheapest Available UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit UCSC of Santa Cruz, CA is the A1 Model starting from $1,602 at Copa Cabanas. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in UCSC is currently $3,556. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | $1,602 |
| Pacific View Courts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,395 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,479 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $2,619 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $2,795 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | $2,809 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | $2,850 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | $2,917 |
| Five55 | C1 | $3,295 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | $3,310 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom UCSC Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in UCSC with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in UCSC is at Copa Cabanas listed at $1,602.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom UCSC Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in UCSC is $3,556.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom UCSC Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in UCSC is a 825 square feet unit starting from $2,795 at 1804 Mission St.
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