Studio Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (28 Rentals)

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Anton Pacific

1804 Mission St

Cypress Point
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Pacific View Courts

224 Wilkes Cir
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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 |
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UCSC Studio Apartments | $2,880 | $1,750 | $4,020 |
UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $2,650 | $5,095 |
UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $3,781 | $6,100 |
UCSC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,250 | $6,500 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Largest Available UCSC Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the UCSC area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific and is listed at 977 square feet priced from $4,020. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Anton Pacific | Studio-4A | 977 Sq Ft | $4,020 |
1804 Mission St | 566 Sq Ft | $2,550 | |
Copa Cabanas | S1 | 380 Sq Ft | $1,872 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | 231 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Pacific View Courts | Studio | 200 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
Cheapest Available UCSC Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit UCSC of Santa Cruz, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,850 at Pacific View Courts. The average price for all Studio apartments in UCSC is currently $2,880. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
---|---|---|
Pacific View Courts | Studio | $1,850 |
Copa Cabanas | S1 | $1,872 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | $3,095 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio UCSC Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in UCSC with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in UCSC is at Pacific View Courts listed at $1,850.
How much is the average rent for a Studio UCSC Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in UCSC is $2,880.
What is the largest available Studio UCSC Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in UCSC is a 977 square feet unit starting from $4,020 at Anton Pacific.
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