
Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (193 Rentals)


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105 Green St

1303 Laurel St

218 Highland Ct

West Side Santa Cruz Tri-Plex with Garages
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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 |
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Western Studio Apartments | $2,621 | $1,800 | $3,775 |
Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $1,900 | $5,813 |
Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,498 | $2,900 | $6,100 |
Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $3,300 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 193 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern, Santa Cruz, CA
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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.
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 95 Studio Apartments in Western with rent ranges from $1,800 to $3,775 with an average price of $2,621.
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 $5,813 with an average monthly rent of $3,364.
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 $6,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,498.
How expensive are Western Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 41 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Western on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,300 to $8,000 - averaging $5,233 for the location.
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