Studio Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (37 Rentals)

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Anton Pacific

1804 Mission St

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Pacific View Courts

224 Wilkes Cir
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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 | $2,802 | $1,400 | $4,020 |
Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $2,400 | $5,095 |
Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,828 | $3,185 | $6,100 |
Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,666 | $5,500 | $8,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Western area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific and is listed at 977 square feet priced from $4,020. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Anton Pacific | Studio-4A | 977 Sq Ft | $4,020 |
1804 Mission St | 566 Sq Ft | $2,550 | |
Copa Cabanas | S1 | 380 Sq Ft | $1,872 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | 231 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Pacific View Courts | Studio | 200 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
Cheapest Available Western Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Western of Santa Cruz, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,850 at Pacific View Courts. The average price for all Studio apartments in Western is currently $2,802. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Pacific View Courts | Studio | $1,850 |
Copa Cabanas | S1 | $1,872 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | $3,095 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Westlake Elementary
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Western Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Western with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Western is at Pacific View Courts listed at $1,850.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Western Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Western is $2,802.
What is the largest available Studio Western Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Western is a 977 square feet unit starting from $4,020 at Anton Pacific.
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