
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (105 Rentals)


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

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The Hilltop

Oceanview

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

1804 Mission St
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Anton Pacific

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Cypress Point

Pacific View Courts

Chestnut Street

108 Sycamore St

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337 Alta Ave, Unit JADU, Unit JADU

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201 Maple St

504 Cliff St

116 Maple St

2030 N Pacific Ave
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Laureate Court

Copa Cabanas

146 Chrystal Ter

505 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

234 High St

409 2nd St

908 Ocean St

711 3rd St

230 Felix St

890 W Cliff Dr
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335 Felix St

404 High St

133 Walti St

320 California St

122 Rincon St

1507 Mission St

Jane Apartments

620 Laurel St

502 Maple St

Golden Gate Villa

516 Chestnut St

75 Front St

129 Grant St

520 Chestnut St

Sandcastle Inn Apartments

417 Cliff St

219 Fern St

1019 3rd St

103-113 Grant St

820 3rd St
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 | $3,084 | $1,995 | $3,415 |
Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $1,900 | $5,552 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,870 | $2,675 | $7,500 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,615 |
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There are currently 105 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Largest Available Western 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Western area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at 1804 Mission St and is listed at 825 square feet priced from $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 825 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
| The Hilltop | A3 | 818 Sq Ft | $4,045 |
| Pacific Shores | Steamer Lane | 817 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 727 Sq Ft | $3,602 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-8A | 720 Sq Ft | $3,839 |
| River Row | A4 | 678 Sq Ft | $4,130 |
| Pacific View Courts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 671 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 650 Sq Ft | $2,809 |
| Oceanview | A1 | 650 Sq Ft | $3,295 |
| Five55 | C1 | 638 Sq Ft | $3,295 |
Cheapest Available Western 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Western of Santa Cruz, CA is the A1 Model starting from $1,602 at Copa Cabanas. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Western is currently $3,516. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | $1,602 |
| Pacific View Courts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,395 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,479 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $2,602 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $2,795 |
| Scotts Valley Apartments | 1x1 | $2,795 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | $2,809 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | $2,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Western Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Western with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Western is at Copa Cabanas listed at $1,602.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Western Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Western is $3,516.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Western Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Western is a 825 square feet unit starting from $2,795 at 1804 Mission St.
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