
Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (217 Rentals)


River Row

Oceanview

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

St. George Apartments

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific Apartments

1804 Mission St

201 River Street Apartments
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The Hilltop

Westmont Townhomes

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Cypress Point

Chestnut Street

The Palomar Inn

306 Cliff St

120 Alamo Ave

155 Torrey Pine Ter

122 Tree Frog Ln, Unit 2 Bedroom 1200 sq.ft.

235 Union St
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228 Everson Dr

526 California Ave, Unit #2

511 Walnut Ave

119 Donna Ct

41 Grandview St

1757 King St

124 Torrey Pine Terrace

502 Errett Cir

100 Edgecliff Way

228 Oregon St
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116 Sycamore St

2030 N Pacific Ave

250 River St

320 Main St

1320 River St

121 Coulson Ave

41 S Circle Dr

Baytree Apartments

4497 Highway 9, Unit #A

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6412 Highway 9, Unit apartment live work space
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8003 Harvard Dr, Unit Freshly renovated apartment

5580 Washington Wy

1 Pine Ave

10510 CA-9

13129-13129 Hazel Ave

12895 CA-9

654 Redwood Rd

912 Lundy Ln

268 Bluebonnet Ln

136 Oak Ln
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Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Studio Apartments | $3,150 | $1,800 | $3,505 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,900 | $4,278 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $2,900 | $7,500 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,307 | $3,615 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #2
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western, Santa Cruz, CA
Westlake Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Western, Santa Cruz, and the greater Santa Cruz area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with young ones, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, this area is known as one of our preferred submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and having the finest education available.
Frequently Asked Questions about Western
How much are Studio apartments in Western?
There are currently 77 Studio Apartments in Western with rent ranges from $1,800 to $3,505 with an average price of $3,150.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Western Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Western ranges from $1,900 to $4,278 with an average monthly rent of $3,438.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Western cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Western range from $2,900 to $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,672.
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