
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (74 Rentals)


Five55

Anton Pacific

1010 Pacific Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Cypress Point

1804 Mission St

Pacific View Courts

108 Sycamore St
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318 Chestnut St

2030 N Pacific Ave

Laureate Court

Copa Cabanas

205 Maple St

122 Rincon St

Gularte apartment

413 Laurel St

146 Chrystal Ter

75 Front St
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1004 3rd St

220 Center St

135 School St

Golden Gate Villa

1507 Mission St

4 Units in Santa Cruz

1019 3rd St

620 Laurel St

908 Ocean St

Jane Apartments
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820 3rd St

230 Laurel St

Sandcastle Inn Apartments

409 2nd St

234 High St

Blue Bell Apartments

417 Cliff St

226 Mora St

516 Chestnut St

711 3rd St

La Bahia Apartments

Beach Hill Court

320 California St

313 Broadway

Laurel

404 High St

502 Maple St

520 Chestnut St

316-324 Lincoln St

133 Walti 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 | $2,543 | $2,169 | $3,200 |
UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $2,500 | $4,944 |
| UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,528 | $2,850 | $6,122 |
| UCSC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,650 | $3,300 | $8,000 |
| UCSC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,900 | $7,900 | $7,900 |
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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 860 square feet priced from $3,195. 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 | Larger Loft | 860 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 727 Sq Ft | $3,752 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 650 Sq Ft | $2,829 |
| Five55 | C1 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,179 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 625 Sq Ft | $3,043 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT2 | 582 Sq Ft | $3,136 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 561 Sq Ft | $1,602 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 544 Sq Ft | $2,479 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 495 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
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 $3,270. 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 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,479 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | $2,829 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $2,922 |
| Five55 | B1 | $3,029 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | $3,043 |
| 1804 Mission St | Larger Loft | $3,195 |
| 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 $3,270.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom UCSC Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in UCSC is a 860 square feet unit starting from $3,195 at 1804 Mission St.
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