Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA (19 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Santa Cruz County as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Oceanview
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Mo
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Oceanview

222 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pacific Shores
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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Pacific Shores

1240 Shaffer RdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Five55
Rent Specials
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, 12 Months, 15
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Five55

555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1010 Pacific Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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1010 Pacific Apartments

1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Breakwater Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Breakwater Apartments

1630 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Cypress Point
Rent Specials
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Scotts Valley Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Scotts Valley Apartments

4110 Scotts Valley DrScotts Valley, CA 95066
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Wilder Townhomes
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Wilder Townhomes

5050-5054 Wilder DrSoquel, CA 95073
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Garden Street
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Garden Street

3711-3715 Garden St ExtSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Capitola Townhomes
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Capitola Townhomes

754 Capitola RdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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24th Ave Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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24th Ave Apartments

835 24th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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30th Ave Townhomes
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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30th Ave Townhomes

875 30th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Mission Street Cottages
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Mission Street Cottages

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Aptos Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Aptos Apartments

9669 Soquel DrAptos, CA 95003

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Santa Cruz County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Santa Cruz County?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Santa Cruz County is at The Breakers listed at $2,150.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Santa Cruz County Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Santa Cruz County is $3,720.

What is the largest Short-term Santa Cruz County Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz County is a 1,208 square feet unit starting from $2,915 at NANDA ON PACIFIC.

What is the average size for Santa Cruz County Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Santa Cruz County is currently at 534 sq ft.

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