Check out 305 verified apartments for rent in Santa Cruz County, CA with rents starting as low as $1,450. Prices shown are base rent prices and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
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Anton Pacific
800 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 777-6765
$3,120+
Rent Savings
123 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel + more
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Capitola Gardens
1745 46th Ave, Capitola CA 95010 (831) 609-0106
$5,799
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Pacific Shores
1240 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (408) 741-9746
$3,850+
Rent Savings
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Five55
555 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 786-5942
$2,995+
Rent Savings
11 units available
Studio • 1 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
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Cypress Point
101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (240) 428-6220
$2,795+
12 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Hidden Creek Apartments
200 Button Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 346-5360
$2,499+
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Landing at Capitola
3045 Capitola Rd, Capitola CA 95062 (361) 288-8616
$3,770+
Rent Savings
5 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
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Oceanview Apartments
222 Columbia Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 275-9072
$3,295+
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
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375 Clifford Avenue
375 Clifford Avenue, Watsonville CA 95076 (669) 291-2289
$2,625
1 unit available
2 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Carport, Walk in closets, and Air conditioning
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Gorgeous, NEW Construction in Desirable, Sunny Prospect Heights! Co-signers Accepted!
613 Trevethan Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95065 (800) 294-4656
$7,450
1 unit available
4 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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BRAND NEW HOME FOR RENT IN THE PLEASURE POINT AREA OF SANTA CRUZ. $3400 Per Month
2630 Portola Drive, Pleasure Point CA 95062 (707) 545-5333
$3,400
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Ceiling fan + more
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Ocean View Condo!
240 Rio Del Mar Boulevard, Rio del Mar CA 95003 (831) 685-8588
$5,000
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Cats allowed, Parking, Pool, and Fireplace
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Aptos/Seacliff, 2bd. 2ba.+ den/office Two-level Home with Yard and Decks. Short term lease.
417 Seacliff Drive, Seacliff CA 95003 (831) 688-0238
$3,800
1 unit available
2 bed
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, and Carpet
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Quiet and Private Near Seabright Beach 2BR/2.5BA
73 South Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 477-7934
$4,500
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Parking, Stainless steel + more
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F - 1485 47th Avenue
1485 47th Avenue, Capitola CA 95010 (831) 477-7934
$6,500
1 unit available
3 bed
Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, New construction, Internet access, Furnished, and Range
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Six Hundred Park Ave
600 Park Avenue, Capitola CA 95010 (831) 688-0238
$2,450
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Carport, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator
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971 Via Tornasol 30+ GUESTY
971 Vía Tornasol, Rio del Mar CA 95003 (530) 576-5740
$6,500
1 unit available
3 bed
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131 Palo Verde Terrace
131 Palo Verde Terrace, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (669) 291-2289
$3,300
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Carport, Stainless steel + more
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2430 Jarvis Road
2430 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz County CA 95065 (669) 291-2289
$4,600
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
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128 Seacliff Drive
128 Seacliff Drive, Seacliff CA 95003 (669) 291-2289
$4,500
1 unit available
3 bed
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning + more
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140 Torry Pine Terrace
140 Torrey Pine Terrace, Santa Cruz CA 95060 (669) 291-2289
$3,300
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Gym + more
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1143 North Branciforte Avenue
1143 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 (669) 291-2289
$4,595
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, New construction, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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1444 7th Avenue
1444 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz County CA 95062 (669) 291-2289
$3,475
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, Recently renovated + more
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27 Altamont Drive
27 Altamont Drive, Watsonville CA 95076 (669) 291-2289
$3,500
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Bathtub + more
Average rent in Santa Cruz County, California
Studio
$3,284
1 Bed
$3,661
2 Beds
$5,070
3+ Beds
$5,103
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