Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (187 Rentals)

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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Mission Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Gardens

90 Grandview StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Laureate Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laureate Court

700 Nobel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1507 Mission St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1507 Mission St

1507 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Copa Cabanas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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104 Surfside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

104 Surfside Ave

104 Surfside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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320 California St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

320 California St

320 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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817 California St
4 Bedroom Apartments

817 California St

817 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Garfield Park Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Park Village

721 Bay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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133 Walti St
1 Bedroom Apartments

133 Walti St

133 Walti StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Columbia Duplex
3 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Duplex

1001 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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335 Felix St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

335 Felix St

335 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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231-233 Felix St
Studio Apartments

231-233 Felix St

231-233 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Jane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jane Apartments

234 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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230 Felix St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Felix St

230 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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216-226 Felix St
Studio Apartments

216-226 Felix St

216-226 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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404 High St
Studio Apartments

404 High St

404 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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339 Walnut Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

339 Walnut Ave

339 Walnut AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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146 Chrystal Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146 Chrystal Ter

146 Chrystal TerSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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216 Blackburn St
2 Bedroom Apartments

216 Blackburn St

216 Blackburn StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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122 Rincon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

122 Rincon St

122 Rincon StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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102 Pine Pl
Studio Apartments

102 Pine Pl

102 Pine PlSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Western, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #1

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Western Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Western

How much are Studio apartments in Western?

There are currently 47 Studio Apartments in Western with rent ranges from $1,875 to $4,167 with an average price of $3,004.

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 $1,800 to $5,283 with an average monthly rent of $3,394.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Western cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Western range from $3,000 to $6,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,747.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.