
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (79 Rentals)


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Five55

1010 Pacific Apartments

1804 Mission St

201 River Street Apartments

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Anton Pacific

Chestnut Street

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Cypress Point

108 Sycamore St
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337 Alta Ave, Unit JADU

1219 Laurel St, Unit 1219B

318 Chestnut St, Unit Apt. 5

708 Riverside Ave

116 Maple St

2030 N Pacific Ave

Laureate Court

Copa Cabanas

205 Maple St

Gularte apartment
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122 Rincon St

220 Center St

135 School St

Golden Gate Villa

146 Chrystal Ter

75 Front St

1004 3rd St

4 Units in Santa Cruz

1019 3rd St

417 Cliff St
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1507 Mission St

620 Laurel St

908 Ocean St

Jane Apartments

820 3rd St

230 Laurel St

Sandcastle Inn Apartments

409 2nd St

Blue Bell Apartments

La Bahia Apartments
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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
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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 | $3,189 | $1,860 | $4,092 |
UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,107 | $3,806 | $7,500 |
| UCSC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,750 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
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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 Anton Pacific and is listed at 1,027 square feet priced from $5,552. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B | 1,027 Sq Ft | $5,552 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 825 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
| River Row | A4 | 678 Sq Ft | $4,230 |
| Five55 | C1 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 625 Sq Ft | $3,006 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | 580 Sq Ft | $3,038 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 500 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 459 Sq Ft | $2,975 |
Cheapest Available UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit UCSC of Santa Cruz, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,850 at 108 Sycamore St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in UCSC is currently $3,644. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | $2,850 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | $2,975 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $2,995 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | $3,006 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $3,025 |
| Five55 | C1 | $3,795 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-8A | $3,839 |
| River Row | A3 | $3,875 |
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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 108 Sycamore St listed at $2,850.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom UCSC Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in UCSC is $3,644.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom UCSC Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in UCSC is a 1,027 square feet unit starting from $5,552 at Anton Pacific.
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