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Highlights
- On-site laundry
- Refrigerator/freezer
- Off street parking
- Large closet
- Large living room
- No smoking
Location
318 Chestnut St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Downtown Santa Cruz
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Property Overview
Located near highly rated schools and offering plenty of photos for an easy preview, the home also includes practical features like on-site laundry, off-street parking, a refrigerator/freezer, a large closet, and a large living room. Nearby restaurants, cultural spots, parks, gyms, and work-from-home conveniences add to its appeal, while no-smoking rules support a clean living environment.
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
Middle school nearby- High school nearby
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Great for
Social life
Wellness
Work-from-home
Amenities for 318 Chestnut St #5, Downtown Santa Cruz
Apartment Amenities
| Driveway | Linoleum Vinyl |
| Water |
Appliances
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Onsite Laundry | Sewage |
| Wall |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
Services
| Garbage | Recycling |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 318 Chestnut St #5
Sweet deal!
This listing is 25% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Property Id: 1062072 Cosigners accepted. 2nd 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, on-site laundry, 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 1 parking spot (not specifically assigned) in paved parking lot. 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 each apply through TurboTenant which has a $45 per applicant non-refundable screening fee.
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
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 95060 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Santa Cruz
1-bedroom apartments at 318 Chestnut St #5 cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,600 |
| 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 | $2,560 |
| October 2025 | $2,504 |
| November 2025 | $2,474 |
| December 2025 | $2,405 |
| January 2026 | $2,505 |
| February 2026 | $2,746 |
| March 2026 | $2,674 |
| April 2026 | $2,642 |
| May 2026 | $2,529 |
| June 2026 | $2,622 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,600 |
| 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 |
| October 2025 | $2,550 |
| November 2025 | $2,462 |
| December 2025 | $2,400 |
| January 2026 | $2,490 |
| February 2026 | $3,228 |
| March 2026 | $3,464 |
| April 2026 | $3,824 |
| May 2026 | $3,259 |
| June 2026 | $3,250 |
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Can I afford to live at 318 Chestnut St #5?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $2,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $2,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,480 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 318 Chestnut St #5
Alternative Family Education
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-12Public
B
Monarch Community Elementary School
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-5Public
Westlake Elementary School
1000 high st
santa cruz, CA, 95060
K-5Public
A-
Santa Cruz County Special Education
400 encinal st
santa cruz, CA, 95060
K-12Public
Happy Valley Elementary School
3125 branciforte dr
santa cruz, CA, 95065
K-6Public
A
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Getting around Santa Cruz near 318 Chestnut St #5
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 St #5, Santa Cruz
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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