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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Cruz

155 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - River Row
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    STUDIO
    $3,225+
    1 BED
    $3,875+
    2 BEDS
    $7,475+

    River Row

    414 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    (831) 226-1853
  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,358+
    1 BED
    $3,421+

    Five55

    555 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    (831) 216-0762
  7. Building Photo - Anton Pacific
    STUDIO
    $3,279+
    1 BED
    $3,840+
    2 BEDS
    $6,740+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,271 - $6,769
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,279 - $6,740

    Anton Pacific

    800 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    (831) 480-3655
  10. 1344 Pacific Ave View - The Palomar Inn
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,860

    The Palomar Inn

    1344 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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If you’re looking for apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Apartment Finder has you covered! With great rent specials, price drops, and the best values in Downtown Santa Cruz, one of these 14 rentals is sure to fit your list of apartment must-haves. Use our custom filters to narrow your search. Are you looking for a cozy studio apartment or a one-bedroom for yourself, a two-bedroom apartment for you and a roommate, or something more spacious with three-four beds? Apartment Finder has a wide variety of floorplans to meet every need.

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If filtering for amenities isn't specific enough, you can find apartments that fit your lifestyle when you search by specialty. Look at income-restricted apartments, senior living, short-term rentals, or student housing and find a place that caters to your exact needs. When you've found the perfect floorplan with all the essential amenities included, filter by price to make sure your new place fits your budget. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With more than one million rentals currently available, Apartment Finder is the place to find your Downtown Santa Cruz apartment.

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