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250 Homestead Trail, Santa Cruz, California 95060, United States
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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- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 250 Homestead Trail
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Breakfast Bar |
| Central Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Deck | Heat and AC Included |
| High Ceilings | Kitchen Recently Updated |
| Tenant Pays All Utilities | Tenant Pays Trash Removal |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Refrigerator |
| Stainless Steel Appliances | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| No Smoking | Private Deck |
| Private Porch |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Other
| One Year Lease | Tenant Pays Water/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
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 250 Homestead Trail
Beautifully updated modern mountain home on 10+ private, sun-filled acres just minutes from town. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath retreat features an open floor plan with soaring ceilings, large windows framing forest views, and expansive front and rear decks for indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy a fresh kitchen and updated baths, cozy wood-burning stove, central heat and A/C, plus a large lighted basement perfect for storage or a workshop. Ideal for nature lovers, hobby farming, or anyone seeking privacy with convenient access to Santa Cruz, beaches, hiking, golf, and freeway connections. Offered for lease at $4,300 per month. 690+ credit score, no cosigners, no smoking, tenants required to carry renters insurance, tenant pays all utilities, the unit is on septic/well.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 250 Homestead Trail compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 350 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
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 95060 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Santa Cruz
3-bedroom apartments at 250 Homestead Trail cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,900 |
| January 2024 | $4,297 |
| February 2024 | $5,374 |
| March 2024 | $5,865 |
| April 2024 | $5,237 |
| May 2024 | $5,499 |
| June 2024 | $5,239 |
| July 2024 | $4,793 |
| August 2024 | $4,710 |
| September 2024 | $4,797 |
| October 2024 | $4,814 |
| November 2024 | $4,460 |
| December 2024 | $4,460 |
| January 2025 | $4,806 |
| February 2025 | $4,826 |
| March 2025 | $4,750 |
| April 2025 | $4,893 |
| May 2025 | $4,995 |
| June 2025 | $4,950 |
| July 2025 | $5,125 |
| August 2025 | $5,034 |
| September 2025 | $4,862 |
| October 2025 | $4,764 |
| November 2025 | $4,423 |
| December 2025 | $4,200 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 250 Homestead Trail
De Laveaga Elementary School
1145 morrissey blvd
santa cruz, CA, 95065
K-5Public
B+
Monarch Community Elementary School
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-5Public
Alternative Family Education
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-12Public
B
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Santa Cruz near 250 Homestead Trail
Walking
2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 250 Homestead Trail, Santa Cruz
Groceries
0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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