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318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1
318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US

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Monthly rent
$2,550Based on a 12-month lease.
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft500
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Property Overview

The property at 318 Chestnut St in Santa Cruz offers a range of appealing features, including ample windows that provide natural light and a strict no smoking policy. It is conveniently located near top-rated schools, a variety of gyms and wellness centers, and an abundance of cultural attractions, restaurants, and parks, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy an active social life and value work-from-home flexibility.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life
  • Wellness

Highlights

  • no smoking

Units

318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1 Santa Cruz, CA

New Listing

2

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,550

Listed on 09/04/2025
Listed by David Black
Days on market: 4
Property Id: 1082232 RECENETLY RENOVATED. Cosigners accepted. 1ST FLOOR 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in quiet 6-plex a short walk to downtown, restaurants, shopping, and parks. Large living room with good natural light, kitchen with white cabinets, electric range, refrigerator/freezer, pantry, dining area, bedroom with large closet, bath with shower/tub, off street parking, close to the beach, shopping, and UCSC. Close to bus lines that run to UCSC. 1.1 miles to Santa Cruz Beach. .5 miles to Trader Joe's .4 miles to Oswald Restaurant 1.6 miles to Costco 2 blocks to Laundromat. 1 parking spot (not specifically assigned). 1-Year Lease, water, sewage, and garbage paid (subject to reasonable usage). No pets. No smoking. Photos are representative of the building. All applicants and cosigners must apply through TurboTenant which has a $45 per applicant non-refundable screening fee. Owner pays for water, sewer, and trash (subject to reasonable usage) 1 unassigned parking space provided in paved lot.

Available

1

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,550

Listed on 08/23/2025
Listed by David Black
Days on market: 16
Property Id: 1082231 RECENETLY RENOVATED. Cosigners accepted. 1ST FLOOR 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in quiet 6-plex a short walk to downtown, restaurants, shopping, and parks. Large living room with good natural light, kitchen with white cabinets, electric range, refrigerator/freezer, pantry, dining area, bedroom with large closet, bath with shower/tub, off street parking, close to the beach, shopping, and UCSC. Close to bus lines 15 and 16 that run to UCSC. 1.1 miles to Santa Cruz Beach. .5 miles to Trader Joe's .4 miles to Oswald Restaurant 1.6 miles to Costco 1 parking spot (not specifically assigned). 1-Year Lease, water, sewage, and garbage paid (subject to reasonable usage). No pets. No smoking. Photos are representative of the building. All applicants and cosigners must apply through TurboTenant which has a $45 per applicant non-refundable screening fee. Owner pays for water, sewer, and trash (subject to reasonable usage restrictions). 1 unassigned parking space provided in paved lot.

Available

6

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,550

Listed on 06/17/2025
Listed by David Black
Days on market: 83
Property Id: 1083683 FULLY RENOVATED. Cosigners accepted. Upstairs 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in quiet 6-plex a short walk to downtown, restaurants, shopping, and parks. Large living room with good natural light, kitchen with white cabinets, electric range, refrigerator/freezer, pantry, dining area, bedroom with large closet, bath with shower/tub, off street parking, close to the beach, shopping, and UCSC. Close to bus lines 15 and 16 that run to UCSC. 1.1 miles to Santa Cruz Beach. .5 miles to Trader Joe's .4 miles to Oswald Restaurant 1.6 miles to Costco 1 parking spot (not specifically assigned). 1-Year Lease, water, sewage, and garbage paid (subject to reasonable usage limitations). No pets. No smoking. Photos are representative of the building. All applicants and cosigners must apply through TurboTenant which has a $45 per applicant non-refundable screening fee. Owner pays for water, sewer, and trash (subject to reasonable usage restrictions). 1 parking space provided in paved lot.

Amenities for 318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Unit Amenities
  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Assigned Parking

Policies at 318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1

No pets allowed.

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About 318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1

HomeHouses in Santa CruzDowntown Santa Cruz 318 Chestnut St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Enjoy downtown living at 318 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060! This intimate 6-unit property offers a cozy 1-bedroom floorplan, approximately 500 square feet in size. Residents appreciate the convenient location, with top-rated schools nearby, including highly-rated elementary, middle, and high schools. Highlights of this property include a smoke-free environment and long-term rental options. Inside, units feature modern amenities like an oven and dishwasher. Although pets are not permitted, you'll love the quiet, low-maintenance lifestyle. With only a few units, this property offers a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit community in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz.

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Address details

Units6
Units available3
Neighborhood
City
Zip code95060

318 Chestnut St #2 is great for:

Work-from-home

  • 11 internet service provider options nearby
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile
  • Utilities included in the rent

Social life

  • 182 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 43 parks and recreation options
  • 290 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 81 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 10 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 33 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 12 health/wellness centers nearby

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 318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Santa Cruz

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,512
October 2023$2,473
November 2023$2,523
December 2023$2,741
January 2024$2,600
February 2024$2,625
March 2024$2,669
April 2024$2,503
May 2024$2,700
June 2024$2,646
July 2024$2,700
August 2024$2,675
September 2024$2,718
October 2024$2,786
November 2024$2,547
December 2024$2,421
January 2025$2,498
February 2025$2,454
March 2025$2,486
April 2025$2,479
May 2025$2,605
June 2025$2,822
July 2025$2,764
August 2025$2,719
September 2025$2,600
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$3,404
October 2023$3,116
November 2023$3,099
December 2023$2,943
January 2024$2,668
February 2024$2,400
March 2024$2,466
April 2024$2,497
May 2024$2,750
June 2024$2,612
July 2024$3,212
August 2024$3,025
September 2024$2,850
October 2024$3,026
November 2024$2,727
December 2024$2,459
January 2025$2,506
February 2025$2,498
March 2025$2,470
April 2025$2,304
May 2025$2,398
June 2025$2,969
July 2025$2,635
August 2025$2,545
September 2025$2,550

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 318 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA.
5 months ago$2,4801 bed1 bath
5 months ago$2,4801 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,5001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,4001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,4001 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,3001 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,3001 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,3001 bed1 bath
5 years ago$1,8251 bed1 bath

Schools near 318 Chestnut St #2

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

Westlake Elementary School

1000 high st

santa cruz, CA, 95060

K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Santa Cruz near 318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 318 Chestnut Street #Apt. 1, Santa Cruz

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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