Room for Rent

Pet friendly

4 Days Ago

302 California Ave
302 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Monthly rent	$1,700
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	909

Monthly rent	$1,700
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	909

4 Days Ago

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Location

302 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Westside

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Contact

Utopia Management Inc.

(800) 294-4656

Property Overview

Offering a diverse social scene, the location features a vibrant mix of age groups and easy access to local amenities, including 135 restaurants within a mile. The property is also pet-friendly, with nearby outdoor spaces and no breed restrictions, complemented by several pet services in the vicinity. Additionally, it supports remote work with high-speed internet and a quiet atmosphere, while showcasing 11 detailed photos for insight into its offerings.

Things you’ll love

Less expensive
Elementary school nearby
Fireplace

Great for

Work-from-home
Social life
Pet owners

Amenities for 302 California Ave, Westside

Apartment Amenities

Fireplace	Front Deck
Water

Appliances

Dishwasher	Garbage Disposal
In-Unit Laundry	Microwave
Range	Refrigerator/Freezer
Washer and Dryer

Tech

Internet

Building

Cats OK	Dogs OK
Sewer

Grounds

Garage Parking	Outdoor Space
Yard

Other

PG&E

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

Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed

Limit1

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About 302 California Ave

Home

302 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

ROOM FOR RENT! RENT SPECIAL: Rent is half off while construction is being completed for the ADU on the property. Charming single level home located on the Lower Westside in the famous Circles, on a corner lot, offering tons of light and sunshine. Walk to Lighthouse Field, the dog friendly It's Beach, and world class surfing at Steamer Lane and Cowells. The spacious living room features a beautiful gas burning stove, which is the primary heat source of the home. There is direct access to the kitchen and dining areas. This classic Santa Cruz home has seen several upgrades to the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, gas stove and full sized fridge, as well as an ample amount of cabinet and counter space. Both bedrooms are separated by the hallway bathroom, therefore offering a good amount of privacy between the two rooms. The bathroom has a shower over the tub. The home has original hardwood flooring throughout. There is a covered front deck, a large, sunny front and side yard, perfect for a vegetable garden, as well as a private side yard to relax and hang out in. There is also a good-sized garage which will have enough room to park a car in addition to all your fun summer and winter toys. The washer and dryer are being provided and are also located in the garage. Don't miss this move-in-ready home in Santa Cruz's most sought after neighborhood! We approve applicants who have a household income of three times the monthly rent amount, 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 302 California Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive: The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby: There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Fireplace: Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available: There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

Address details

Neighborhood	Westside
Zip code	95060
Type	Room for rent

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Rent trends in Westside

2-bedroom apartments at 302 California Ave cost about 55% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.

Westside

Santa Cruz

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Cruz
Month	Median Rent
November 2023	$3,475
December 2023	$3,513
January 2024	$3,588
February 2024	$3,400
March 2024	$3,410
April 2024	$3,493
May 2024	$3,500
June 2024	$3,675
July 2024	$3,983
August 2024	$3,754
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	$3,600

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Westside
Month	Median Rent
November 2023	$3,828
December 2023	$3,777
January 2024	$3,777
February 2024	$3,794
March 2024	$3,809
April 2024	$3,785
May 2024	$3,759
June 2024	$4,436
July 2024	$4,431
August 2024	$3,972
September 2024	$3,963
October 2024	$3,931
November 2024	$3,802
December 2024	$4,028
January 2025	$4,054
February 2025	$3,748
March 2025	$4,026
April 2025	$4,186
May 2025	$3,990
June 2025	$4,123
July 2025	$4,213
August 2025	$4,011
September 2025	$3,965
October 2025	$3,808