Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

Updated 6 Hours Ago

1140 E Cliff Dr #06
1140 E Cliff Dr #06, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Monthly rent	$3,700
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	945

Monthly rent	$3,700
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	945

Updated 6 Hours Ago

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Location

1140 E Cliff Dr #06, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA|Eastside

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Contact

Utopia Management Inc.

(831) 580-1111

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

More space
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Great for

Eco living
Wellness
Pet owners

Amenities for 1140 E Cliff Dr #06, Eastside

Building

Cats OK

Dogs OK

Other

Water, Trash, & Sewer

Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

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Cat Policy

Allowed

Limit1

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About 1140 E Cliff Dr #06

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Apartments in Santa Cruz

Eastside

1140 E Cliff Dr #06, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Welcome to this charming top floor unit located in a 9-unit complex on East Cliff Drive. The property is located four houses down from the beach, and a stone's throw away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Step inside to uncover a spacious layout designed for comfort and functionality. The kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, in addition to the built- in oven and glass cooktop. It also offers an abundance of cabinet space. There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Both bedrooms are a very good size, and each one has a large closet. The kitchen and living room have hardwood floors while both bedrooms have new carpet. The home comes with a designated, spacious storage space and off-street parking for one car. There are two guest parking spots as well. The building has a shared laundry room and an EV charging station. The home has forced-air heating. We approve applicants who have a household income of three times the monthly rent amount (sorry, no cosigners), good credit (625 min. credit score) and positive landlord and/or employer references. Applicants cannot have any record of bankruptcies in the last two years or any previous unlawful detainers. We require a separate application for any resident over the age of 18 who will be living at this residence. We also require any resident under the age of 18 to be identified as well. Our office participates in the Pet Screening service, ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A PROFILE EVEN IF THERE ARE NO PETS IN THE HOME. Utopia Management: https utopiamanagement com properties rental-listings-santa-cruz-ca or 831.580.1111. DRE 01197438.

Property highlights

How 1140 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space: The 2-bedroom is 586 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available: There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools: The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

Address details

Neighborhood	Eastside
Zip code	95062
Type	Apartment for rent

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Rent trends in Eastside

2-bedroom apartments at 1140 E Cliff Dr #06 cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.

Eastside

Santa Cruz

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Cruz
Month	Median Rent
September 2024	$3,749
October 2024	$3,644
November 2024	$3,505
December 2024	$3,421
January 2025	$3,561
February 2025	$3,483
March 2025	$3,477
April 2025	$3,642
May 2025	$3,697
June 2025	$3,698
July 2025	$3,803
August 2025	$3,761
September 2025	$3,663
October 2025	$3,571
November 2025	$3,599
December 2025	$3,600
January 2026	$3,527
February 2026	$3,425
March 2026	$3,505
April 2026	$3,589
May 2026	$3,749
June 2026	$3,861
July 2026	$3,684
August 2026	$3,540

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Eastside
Month	Median Rent
September 2024	$3,816
October 2024	$3,374
November 2024	$3,560
December 2024	$3,518
January 2025	$3,687
February 2025	$3,600
March 2025	$3,601
April 2025	$3,750
May 2025	$3,788
June 2025	$3,560
July 2025	$3,490
August 2025	$3,542
September 2025	$3,648
October 2025	$3,578
November 2025	$3,520
December 2025	$3,803
January 2026	$3,886
February 2026	$3,915
March 2026	$3,687
April 2026	$3,625
May 2026	$3,801
June 2026	$3,467
July 2026	$3,520
August 2026	$3,484

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$148,000/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1140 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA.
				Bath
	8 months ago	$4,200	2 bed	2 bath
	2 years ago	$4,100	2 bed	2 bath

Schools near 1140 E Cliff Dr #06

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Neighborhood

Eastside | Santa Cruz, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Peaceful and quiet

Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Santa Cruz near 1140 E Cliff Dr #06

Walking

3/10

Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10

Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

2/10

FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1140 E Cliff Dr #06, Santa Cruz

Groceries

8/10

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10

Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Other units at this address

1140 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

1140 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA

Occupied

08

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,386 sqft

$4,200

Dishwasher

Listed by Charming ocean front, top floor, 2 bedroom 2

Days on market: 283

Ocean views, sunsets and fresh air: this is an Ocean front top floor unit located in a small, 9 unit complex on East Cliff Drive. The property is located four houses down from the beach, and a stone's throw away from Seabright beach. Step inside to uncover a spacious layout designed for comfort and functionality. The kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, in addition to the built- in oven and glass cooktop. It also offers an abundance of cabinet space and beautiful granite countertops. There are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Both bedrooms are very good sized and each have a walk-in closet. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a large vanity and walk in shower. The second bathroom is off the hallway with a shower over the tub. The open floorplan living room and dining room are bathed in natural light and afternoon sun. Perched atop the Seabright cliff, its large windows and private deck offer unobstructed panoramic oceanfront views and the Boardwalk! The home comes with designated, spacious storage space and off-street parking for one car. There are two guest parking spots as well. The building has a shared laundry room and an EV charging station. The home has forced-air heating. We approve applicants who have a household income of three times the monthly rent amount (sorry, no cosigners), good credit (625 min. credit score) and positive landlord and/or employer references. Applicants cannot have any record of bankruptcies in the last two years or any previous unlawful detainers. We require a separate application for any resident over the age of 18 who will be living at this residence. We also require any resident under the age of 18 to be identified as well. Our office participates in the Pet Screening service, ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A PROFILE EVEN IF THERE ARE NO PETS IN THE HOME. Utopia Management: https utopiamanagement com properties rental-listings-santa-cruz-ca or 831.580.1111. DRE 01197438.