
Studio Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (28 Rentals)


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UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UCSC?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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UCSC Studio Apartments | $2,865 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,514 | $2,200 | $5,095 |
UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,973 | $3,499 | $6,043 |
UCSC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,850 | $4,850 | $4,850 |
UCSC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,650 | $6,650 | $6,650 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Largest Available UCSC Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the UCSC area of Santa Cruz, CA is found at Anton Pacific and is listed at 897 square feet priced from $3,635. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Anton Pacific | Studio-4A | 897 Sq Ft | $3,635 |
1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | 566 Sq Ft | $2,550 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | 440 Sq Ft | $2,545 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | 425 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Mission Street Cottages | S1 | 380 Sq Ft | $1,872 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | 350 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
The Breakers | 310 Sq Ft | $2,150 | |
St. George Apartments | Studio | 231 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Cheapest Available UCSC Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit UCSC of Santa Cruz, CA is the S1 Model starting from $1,872 at Mission Street Cottages. The average price for all Studio apartments in UCSC is currently $2,865. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Mission Street Cottages | S1 | $1,872 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | $1,895 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | $2,200 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | $2,545 |
1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | $2,550 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-4A | $3,635 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio UCSC Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in UCSC with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in UCSC is at Mission Street Cottages listed at $1,872.
How much is the average rent for a Studio UCSC Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in UCSC is $2,865.
What is the largest available Studio UCSC Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in UCSC is a 897 square feet unit starting from $3,635 at Anton Pacific.
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