1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (29 Rentals)

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316-324 Lincoln St
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316-324 Lincoln St

316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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502 Maple St
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502 Maple St

502 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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620 Laurel St
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620 Laurel St

620 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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234 High St
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234 High St

234 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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146 Chrystal Ter
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146 Chrystal Ter

146 Chrystal TerSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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122 Rincon St
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122 Rincon St

122 Rincon StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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226 Mora St
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226 Mora St

226 Mora StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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339 Walnut Ave
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339 Walnut Ave

339 Walnut AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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230 Laurel St
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230 Laurel St

230 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Laurel
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Laurel

221 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Parkview Apartments
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Parkview Apartments

425 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Chestnut St
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516 Chestnut St

516 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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520 Chestnut St
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520 Chestnut St

520 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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135 School St
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135 School St

135 School StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific and is listed at 1,168 square feet priced from $5,095. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath Loft-8B1,168 Sq Ft$5,095
The HilltopA3818 Sq Ft$4,045
OceanviewA1650 Sq Ft$3,295
Five55C1638 Sq Ft$3,450
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A1558 Sq Ft$2,922
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath525 Sq Ft$2,750

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Santa Cruz of Santa Cruz, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $2,750 at Hidden Creek Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz is currently $3,549. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$2,750
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A1$2,922
OceanviewA1$3,295
Five55C1$3,450
The HilltopA4$3,545
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath-11A$3,599

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Santa Cruz is at Hidden Creek Apartments listed at $2,750.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Cruz Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz is $3,549.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Cruz is a 1,168 square feet unit starting from $5,095 at Anton Pacific.

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