Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (28 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Central Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
  • Utilities Included
  • Smoke Free
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The Sands
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sands

304 Cliff 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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816 Riverside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Riverside Ave

816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Chestnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Cruz. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Santa Cruz

How much are Studio apartments in Central Santa Cruz?

There are currently 46 Studio Apartments in Central Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $2,200 to $4,039 with an average price of $3,155.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Santa Cruz ranges from $1,800 to $5,267 with an average monthly rent of $3,634.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Santa Cruz range from $3,099 to $6,043. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,013.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.