
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (112 Rentals)


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Oceanview

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific

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Cypress Point

Pacific Station South

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The Hilltop

Chestnut Street
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Westmont Townhomes

306 Cliff St

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129 Grant St, Unit 2

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921 Western Dr, Unit A

41 Grandview St, Unit 906

528 California Ave, Unit 2

318 Laurel St

250 River St

308 River St

528 Dufour St
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204 Castillion Terrace

502 Errett Cir

Laureate Court

320 - 328 California Street

122 Rincon St

146 Chrystal Ter

West Side Santa Cruz Tri-Plex with Garages

340 Highland Ave

505 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

104 Surfside Ave
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620 Laurel St

526-528 California Ave

Ocean Street Townhomes

520 Chestnut St

220-224 Laurel St

Sandcastle Inn Apartments

Delaware Apartments

139 School St

409 2nd St

515 Maple St
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216 Blackburn St

890 W Cliff Dr

230 Felix St

1816-1820 Ocean St

535-545 2nd St

125-129 Hubbard St

317 Cliff St

Nelson Apartments

316-318 Elm St

140 Hunolt St
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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 | $3,039 | $1,800 | $3,475 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $1,750 | $4,295 |
Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $2,999 | $7,708 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,732 | $3,615 | $5,850 |
| Western 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,250 | $4,500 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 112 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 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Western area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at River Row and is listed at 1,330 square feet priced from $7,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Row | Townhome | 1,330 Sq Ft | $7,475 |
| Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-2A | 1,214 Sq Ft | $6,208 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 2 Bed 2 Bath G | 1,115 Sq Ft | $5,570 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 2D Townhome | 1,070 Sq Ft | $4,139 |
| Oceanview | B5 | 1,030 Sq Ft | $5,295 |
| Baytree Apartments | 2/1 | 939 Sq Ft | $3,185 |
| Westmont Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 900 Sq Ft | $4,275 |
| Pacific Station South | 2 Bedroom | 873 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| 1010 Pacific | BT1 - 2x2 | 868 Sq Ft | $3,286 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 3 | 771 Sq Ft | $3,702 |
Cheapest Available Western 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Western of Santa Cruz, CA is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,999 at Hidden Creek Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Western is currently $4,675. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,999 |
| 320 - 328 California Street | 2BR/1.0BA | $3,000 |
| Baytree Apartments | 2/1 | $3,185 |
| 306 Cliff St | 2/1 | $3,250 |
| The Sands | 2 bed 1 bath | $3,250 |
| 1010 Pacific | BT1 - 2x2 | $3,286 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 3 | $3,702 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 2A | $3,889 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Western Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Western with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Western is at Hidden Creek Apartments listed at $2,999.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Western Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Western is $4,675.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Western Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Western is a 1,330 square feet unit starting from $7,475 at River Row.
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