Townhouse for rent

Cat friendly

5+ Days Ago

448 May Ave #1
448 May Ave #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Monthly rent	$3,500
Beds	3
Baths	2
Sqft	1,500

Monthly rent	$3,500
Beds	3
Baths	2
Sqft	1,500

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Window coverings
Walk-in shower
Lvt flooring
Double-paned windows
Large bedroom
Energy efficient

Location

448 May Ave #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Eastside

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Contact

Utopia Management Inc.

(800) 294-4656

Property Overview

Featuring energy-efficient amenities and modern finishes such as double-paned windows and LVT flooring, this property offers a comfortable living environment. The large bedroom and walk-in shower enhance the overall appeal, providing both functionality and convenience. Located in a desirable area, it is great for those seeking a blend of quality and accessibility.

Things you’ll love

Less expensive
Elementary school nearby
High school nearby

Great for

Wellness
Eco living
Social life

Amenities for 448 May Ave #1, Eastside

Apartment Amenities

Balcony	Deck
Hardwood Floor

Appliances

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

Building

Cats OK

Lots of Natural Light

Grounds

Garage Parking

Other

Two Stories

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

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Limit1

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About 448 May Ave #1

Home

Houses in Santa Cruz

Eastside

448 May Ave #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Sweet deal!

This listing is 12% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Eastside.

This new and spacious 3 bedroom plus office/den and 2 bathroom home is a renter's dream come true. While a short drive to Whole Foods, Staff of Life, The Buttery, and Santa Cruz downtown, it provides fast access to all freeways should you have to commute to work. It is one of a total of four townhouse-style homes, all located off May Avenue near Market and the Branciforte Creek The home features a reversed floorplan. One large bedroom, a full bathroom with walk-in shower and the home office are located downstairs off a spacious lobby with a coat closet. Upstairs are two more bedrooms as well as another large bathroom with a shower over the tub. One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet, while all other bedrooms have medium sized or a large closet. The open floorplan provides for a multitude of layouts for the residents. The kitchen has maple cabinets, quartz countertops, and all white appliances (electric oven and stove, dishwasher, microwave hood as well as a full sized fridge). There is a large, south facing deck off the living room as well as a smaller balcony towards the backside of the home, adding to the large airy feeling, just like the vaulted ceilings do. The home is built very energy efficient with an on-demand hot water heater, heat pump for AC & Heat etc. Washer and dryer are being provided. All flooring throughout is waterproof LVT flooring. All windows are double-paned with window coverings provided by the landlord. The home has a large two car garage, as well as a small, locked, storage room for bikes, surfboards etc. NEM 2.0 Solar Panels are installed on the home, allowing for an energy credit for the full amount generated by the solar panels. The garage is also equipped with a stubbed 220V outlet and at the tenant's expense, an EV charger can be added. 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 448 May Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive: Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby: There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby: There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby: There is a middle school 1 mile away
Covered parking: Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
Images available: There are at least 10 photos of this address

Address details

Neighborhood	Eastside
Zip code	95060
Type	House for rent

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Rent trends in Eastside

3-bedroom apartments at 448 May Ave #1 cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.

Eastside

Santa Cruz

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Cruz
Month	Median Rent
November 2023	$4,608
December 2023	$4,807
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

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Eastside
Month	Median Rent
March 2024	$4,550
April 2024	$4,187
August 2024	$5,995
October 2024	$5,187
November 2024	$4,946
December 2024	$4,595
January 2025	$4,609
February 2025	$4,605
March 2025	$4,499
April 2025	$4,993
May 2025	$4,957
June 2025	$4,953
July 2025	$4,965
August 2025	$4,935
September 2025	$4,675
October 2025	$4,449

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$140,000/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 448 May Ave, Santa Cruz, CA.
			Bath
6 months ago	$3,895	3 bed	2 bath
7 months ago	$3,995	3 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$3,995	4 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$3,995	4 bed	2 bath

Schools near 448 May Ave #1

Internet available near 448 May Ave #1

Getting around Santa Cruz near 448 May Ave #1

Walking

6/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10

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

Cycling

7/10

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

Transit

7/10

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

Points of interest for 448 May Ave #1, Santa Cruz

Groceries

8/10

At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10

Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10

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 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10

Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Other units at this address

448 May Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

448 May Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Occupied

2

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,500 sqft

$3,895

Balcony • Dishwasher • In-Unit Laundry

Listed by Newly Built 3Bd/2Ba Townhouse Style Home with Office/Den and Garage

Days on market: 192

This new and spacious 3 bedroom plus office/den and 2 bathroom home is a renter's dream come true. While a short drive to Whole Foods, Staff of Life, The Buttery, and Santa Cruz downtown, it provides fast access to all freeways should you have to commute to work. It is one of a total of four townhouse-style homes, all located off May Avenue near Market and the Branciforte Creek The home features a reversed floorplan. One large bedroom, a full bathroom with walk-in shower and the home office are located downstairs off a spacious lobby with a coat closet. Upstairs are two more bedrooms as well as another large bathroom with a shower over the tub. One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet, while all other bedrooms have medium sized or a large closet. The kitchen & living room make entertainment and family life easy: an open floorplan provides for a multitude of layouts for the residents. The kitchen has maple cabinets, quartz countertops, and all white appliances (electric oven and stove, dishwasher, microwave hood as well as a full sized fridge). There is a large, south facing deck off the living room as well as a smaller balcony towards the backside of the home, adding to the large airy feeling, just like the vaulted ceilings do. The home is built very energy efficient with an on-demand hot water heater, heat pump for AC & Heat etc. Washer and dryer are being provided. All flooring throughout is waterproof LVT flooring. All windows are double-paned with window coverings provided by the landlord. The home has a large two car garage, as well as a small, locked, storage room for bikes, surfboards etc. NEM 2.0 Solar Panels are installed on the home, allowing for an energy credit for the full amount generated by the solar panels. The garage is also equipped with a stubbed 220V outlet and at the tenant's expense, an EV charger can be added. One year lease. Deposit is one month's rent and payable upon lease signing. Tenant is responsible for PG&E and SCMU (water, sewer and trash). 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.