Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (225 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
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$2,606 - $4,218
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Hilltop
$3,551 - $4,451
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$3,551 - $4,451
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The Hilltop

363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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129 Grant St, Unit 2
$3,250
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$3,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

129 Grant St, Unit 2

129 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
property at 120 Alamo Ave

$10,500

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$10,500
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$10,500

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

120 Alamo Ave

Santa CruzCA95060

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property at 41 Grandview St

$3,950

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$3,950
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$3,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 5

41 Grandview St, Unit 906

41 Grandview St
Santa CruzCA95060
property at 235 Union St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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235 Union St

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 320 Myrtle St

$3,500

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$3,500
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$3,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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320 Myrtle St, Unit A

320 Myrtle St
Santa CruzCA95060
property at 219 Roberts St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 Roberts St

Santa CruzCA95060

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property at 308 River St

$3,300 - $3,345

2 Bedroom Rentals

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308 River St

Santa CruzCA95060

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8787 Highway 9
$995 - $2,800
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$995 - $2,800
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8787 Highway 9

8787 Highway 9Ben Lomond, CA 95005
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$2,000

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$2,000
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4497 Highway 9, Unit #A

4497 Highway 9
FeltonCA95018

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Westside area of Santa Cruz, CA?

As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 225 available Westside apartments priced from $995 to $8,000, with an average monthly rent of $3,749.

How much are Studio apartments in Westside?

There are currently 79 Studio Apartments in Westside with rent ranges from $995 to $3,505 with an average price of $2,995.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Westside Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Westside ranges from $1,750 to $4,295 with an average monthly rent of $3,320.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Westside cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Westside range from $2,350 to $7,834. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,774.

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