
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (48 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Western area of Santa Cruz with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


River Row

Oceanview

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific Apartments

1804 Mission St

201 River Street Apartments
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The Hilltop

Westmont Townhomes

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Cypress Point

Chestnut Street

306 Cliff St

122 Tree Frog Ln, Unit 2 Bedroom 1200 sq.ft.

120 Alamo Ave

228 Everson Dr

526 California Ave, Unit #2
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511 Walnut Ave

228 Oregon St

2030 N Pacific Ave

100 Edgecliff Way

250 River St

41 Grandview St

502 Errett Cir

1757 King St

1320 River St
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320 Main St

124 Torrey Pine Terrace

121 Coulson Ave

41 S Circle Dr

119 Donna Ct

317 Spruce St

108 Sycamore St

816 Riverside Ave

The Sands
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Anton Pacific

Baytree Apartments

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8003 Harvard Dr, Unit Freshly renovated apartment

5580 Washington Wy

10510 CA-9

12895 CA-9

136 Oak Ln

654 Redwood Rd

268 Bluebonnet Ln
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912 Lundy Ln

Scotts Valley Apartments

Acorn Court Apartments
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 | $3,150 | $1,800 | $3,505 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,900 | $4,278 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $2,900 | $7,500 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,307 | $3,615 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #2
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western, Santa Cruz, CA
Westlake Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Santa Cruz, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Western
How much are Studio apartments in Western?
There are currently 77 Studio Apartments in Western with rent ranges from $1,800 to $3,505 with an average price of $3,150.
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 $4,278 with an average monthly rent of $3,438.
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 $7,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,672.
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