1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Scotts Valley, CA (46 Rentals)

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141 Oak Ln
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141 Oak Ln

141 Oak LnScotts Valley, CA 95066
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196 Bean Creek Rd
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196 Bean Creek Rd

196 Bean Creek RdScotts Valley, CA 95066
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Vista del Lago
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Vista del Lago

444 Whispering Pines DrScotts Valley, CA 95066
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Emerald Hill
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Emerald Hill

101 Civic Center DrScotts Valley, CA 95066

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$2,950

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1302 Delaware Ave

Santa CruzCA95060
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Chestnut Street
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Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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La Posada
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La Posada

609 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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La Playa Apartments
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La Playa Apartments

204 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Scotts Valley, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Scotts Valley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scotts Valley, CA is found at 101 Grand in the Eastside neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $7,500. 1804 Mission St in the Escolona neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 860 square feet and currently listed start at $3,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Scotts Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
101 Grand1BR Ocean View1,000 Sq Ft$7,500
1804 Mission StLarger Loft860 Sq Ft$3,195
The HilltopA3818 Sq Ft$4,045
Pacific ShoresSteamer Lane817 Sq Ft$3,790
San Jose GreensLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath795 Sq Ft$2,640
AventinoPlan Four749 Sq Ft$3,499
Vivere1B729 Sq Ft$2,875
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath D727 Sq Ft$3,752
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom705 Sq Ft$2,706
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A650 Sq Ft$2,829

Cheapest Available Scotts Valley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scotts Valley, CA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $2,479 at 201 River Street Apartments in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. The second most affordable Scotts Valley 1 Bedroom is the Large 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at San Jose Greens starting at $2,640 in the South San Jose neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Scotts Valley is currently $3,301. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Scotts Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
201 River Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,479
San Jose GreensLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,640
The BreakersThe Shoreline$2,650
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom$2,706
Pebble CreekPlan A1$2,760
Breakwater ApartmentsA1$2,795
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A$2,829
Vivere1B$2,875
Capitola GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,999
Cypress PointResidence 2$3,043

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Scotts Valley, CA

Ranked #250

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Scotts Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Scotts Valley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Scotts Valley is at 201 River Street Apartments listed at $2,479.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Scotts Valley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Scotts Valley is $3,301.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Scotts Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Scotts Valley is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $7,500 at 101 Grand.

What is the average size for Scotts Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Scotts Valley is currently 376 sq ft.

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