Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

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Downtown Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA

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From the majestic wonder of Natural Bridges State Beach to the spectacular and historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz is a California gem. Just beyond the beach dotted with palm trees, mountains form an impressive backdrop. But it isn't just pretty to look at -- Santa Cruz offers fun and adventure, from surfing and swimming at the beach to hiking in a coastal redwood forest.

Santa Cruz is located on the north side of Monterey Bay. It is home to the University of California - Santa Cruz, a top-ranking research university that overlooks the ocean. Known as "Surf City," you'll want to bring your surf board to your new Santa Cruz apartment -- along with your sun screen and flip flops.

Downtown Santa Cruz is more than spectacular beaches and gorgeous parks. There are more than 100 shops in downtown, dozens of amazing restaurants, the Santa Cruz Farmers Market, terrific nightlife, and exciting festivals and events. Downtown Santa Cruz is remarkably dog-friendly, with many of the shops and restaurants welcoming well-behaved (leashed) pets.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Santa Cruz is $2,358 for a studio, $2,844 for one bedroom, $4,370 for two bedrooms, and $1,857 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Santa Cruz has decreased by -4.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 364 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,358/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,844/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 937 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,370/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 266 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,857/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

97

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
  • Neary Lagoon
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
  • Lighthouse Field State Beach
  • Arana Gulch

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • Monterey Regional

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