Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (57 Rentals)

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240 River Street
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240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
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516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
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Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
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Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1775 Kinsley St
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1775 Kinsley St

1775 Kinsley StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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21661 E Cliff Dr
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21661 E Cliff Dr

21661 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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The Palomar Inn
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The Palomar Inn

1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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East Cliff Village
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East Cliff Village

1635 Tremont DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Riverview Apartments
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Riverview Apartments

157 Franklin StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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209 Kaye St
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209 Kaye St

209 Kaye StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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236 Sixth
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236 Sixth

236 6th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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23727 E Cliff Dr
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23727 E Cliff Dr

23727 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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234 High St
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234 High St

234 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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159 Bixby St
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159 Bixby St

159 Bixby StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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103-113 Grant St
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103-113 Grant St

103-113 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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316-318 Elm St
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316-318 Elm St

316-318 Elm StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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344-350 Ocean St
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344-350 Ocean St

344-350 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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335 Felix St
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335 Felix St

335 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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71 Front St
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71 Front St

71 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2230 Alice St
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2230 Alice St

2230 Alice StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Nuevo Sol
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Nuevo Sol

111 Barson StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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123 Pearl St
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123 Pearl St

123 Pearl StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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340 7th Ave
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340 7th Ave

340 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1500 Merrill St
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1500 Merrill St

1500 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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423 Broadway
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423 Broadway

423 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
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228 Center St
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228 Center St

228 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Chestnut St
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516 Chestnut St

516 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Santa Cruz Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 22, 2025

There are currently 13245 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Cruz, CA that range in price from $2,200 to $4,020. Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Central Santa Cruz789$2,925$2,200
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk789$2,925$2,200
Ocean Street766$2,937$2,200
Bananna Belt761$2,937$2,200
Downtown Santa Cruz761$2,937$2,200
Eastside754$2,937$2,200
King Street741$2,950$2,200
Lighthouse741$2,950$2,200
Neary Lagoon741$2,950$2,200
UCSC741$2,950$2,200

Largest Available Santa Cruz Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific in the Escolona neighborhood and is 897 square feet priced from $3,635. 1804 Mission St has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 566 square feet and currently listed start at $2,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Anton PacificStudio-4A897 Sq Ft$3,635
1804 Mission StJr. 1 Bedroom566 Sq Ft$2,575
Cypress PointResidence 1440 Sq Ft$2,598
Five55Studio440 Sq Ft$2,925
108 Sycamore StStudio425 Sq Ft$2,200
NANDA ON PACIFICStudio421 Sq Ft$2,915
The BreakersThe Breakers310 Sq Ft$2,245
St. George ApartmentsStudio231 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Studio Apartments

As of March 22, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Cruz, CA is the Studio Model starting from $2,200 at 108 Sycamore St in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Cruz Studio is the Studio Model at St. George Apartments starting at $2,200 in the Escolona neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Cruz is currently $3,138. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Cruz:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
108 Sycamore StStudio$2,200
St. George ApartmentsStudio$2,200
The BreakersThe Breakers$2,245
1804 Mission StJr. 1 Bedroom$2,575
Cypress PointResidence 1$2,598
NANDA ON PACIFICStudio$2,915
Five55Studio$2,925
Anton PacificStudio-1E$3,120

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Santa Cruz Overview

Known across the globe for its famed redwood trees and sweeping ocean views, Santa Cruz is a darling city of the California scene. Home to plenty of historic hot spots as well as an inviting downtown mixture of nightlife and retail shopping, this west coast destination should be on the 'must-consider' list for anyone seriously considering a move to Cali.

Why live in Santa Cruz, CA?

Why in the world not? Easily one of the most in-demand locales of the entire west coast, life in a Santa Cruz apartment for rent is about as good as it gets. Flush with area schools and plenty of employers such as Plantronics, this forward-thinking and environmentally-conscious hotspot is a fantastic place to call home.

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Getting Around Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 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®

36 / 100

Some Transit

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Cruz is at 108 Sycamore St listed at $2,200.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Santa Cruz Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,138.

What is the largest available Studio Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 897 square feet unit starting from $3,635 at Anton Pacific.

What is the average size for Santa Cruz Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Cruz is currently 517 sq ft.

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