
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (57 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Western area of Santa Cruz with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


River Row

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

Oceanview

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific

1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point

201 River Street Apartments
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The Hilltop

Chestnut Street

Westmont Townhomes

306 Cliff St

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129 Grant St, Unit 2

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921 Western Dr, Unit A

320 Myrtle St, Unit A

41 Grandview St, Unit 906

120 Alamo Ave

155 Felker St, Unit 20
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528 California Ave, Unit 2

101 Green St

318 Laurel St

116 Maple St

2727 Smith Grade Rd

531 Dufour St

156 Everson Dr

250 River St

308 River St

528 Dufour St
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204 Castillion Terrace

502 Errett Cir

180 Dakota Ave

126 Hunolt St

2395 Delaware Ave

140 Spaten Way

426 Swift St

124 Torrey Pine Terrace

121 Coulson Ave

119 Donna Ct
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Copa Cabanas

320 - 328 California Street

317 Spruce St

108 Sycamore St

816 Riverside Ave

The Sands

Anton Pacific

Baytree Apartments

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8787 Highway 9

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130 Grove 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 | $2,969 | $995 | $3,475 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,307 | $1,750 | $4,295 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,645 | $2,350 | $7,834 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,732 | $3,615 | $5,850 |
| Western 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,250 | $4,500 | $8,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #10
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
Santa Cruz High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Western
How much are Studio apartments in Western?
There are currently 79 Studio Apartments in Western with rent ranges from $995 to $3,475 with an average price of $2,969.
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 $1,750 to $4,295 with an average monthly rent of $3,307.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Western cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Western range from $2,350 to $7,834. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,645.
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