Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA (79 Rentals)

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Apartments in Santa Cruz County with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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98 San Augustine Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

98 San Augustine Way

98 San Augustine WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
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100 San Augustine Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

100 San Augustine Way

100 San Augustine WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
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102 San Augustine Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

102 San Augustine Way

102 San Augustine WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
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196 Bean Creek Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

196 Bean Creek Rd

196 Bean Creek RdScotts Valley, CA 95066
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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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908 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

908 Ocean St

908 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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324 Mountain View Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

324 Mountain View Ave

324 Mountain View AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Ocean Street Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Street Townhomes

1804-1812 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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205 Maple St
Studio Apartments

205 Maple St

205 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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353 Pennsylvania Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

353 Pennsylvania Ave

353 Pennsylvania AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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423 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

423 Broadway

423 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Capitola Village Gem
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitola Village Gem

212 Monterey AveCapitola, CA 95010
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1019 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 3rd St

1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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620 Laurel St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

620 Laurel St

620 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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327-331 Washington St
Studio Apartments

327-331 Washington St

327-331 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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4805-4815 Grace St
Studio Apartments

4805-4815 Grace St

4805-4815 Grace StCapitola, CA 95010
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220-224 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

220-224 Laurel St

220-224 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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106 Campbell St
3 Bedroom Apartments

106 Campbell St

106 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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502 Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Maple St

502 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1875 Wharf Rd
Studio Apartments

1875 Wharf Rd

1875 Wharf RdCapitola, CA 95010
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Capitola Beach Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitola Beach Villas

1066 41st AveCapitola, CA 95010
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Modular Condo Project
1 Bedroom Apartments

Modular Condo Project

706-708 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1013 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1013 Broadway

1013 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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159 Mission St
Studio Apartments

159 Mission St

159 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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119 Felker St
2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Felker St

119 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2651 Fresno St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2651 Fresno St

2651 Fresno StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2050 Jose Ave
Studio Apartments

2050 Jose Ave

2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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710 Emeline Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

710 Emeline Ave

710 Emeline AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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103-113 Grant St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

103-113 Grant St

103-113 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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104 Surfside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

104 Surfside Ave

104 Surfside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Porter College B
Studio Apartments

Porter College B

1156 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95064
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz County

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz County?

There are currently 85 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz County with rent ranges from $1,602 to $4,020 with an average price of $3,978.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Cruz County Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz County ranges from $1,500 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,387.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz County cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Cruz County range from $2,950 to $9,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,947.

How expensive are Santa Cruz County Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 107 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Cruz County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $800 to $6,750 - averaging $4,820 for the location.

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