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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Conveniently located
  • Charming property

Location

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

Property Overview

Conveniently located and charming, with a nearby top-rated elementary school about 0.34 miles away. The area also stands out for pet-friendly amenities, sustainability features, walkability, transit access, nearby parks, and a strong mix of dining and cultural spots.

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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life
  • Pet owners

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Westside • 143 Chestnut St

2 Beds

$3,647–$3,939

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2 Beds

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1630 Merrill St

2 Beds

$3,395–$4,395

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Westside • 1203 Mission St

2 Beds

$4,000

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2435 Felt St #1

2 Beds

$3,600

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Hidden Creek Apartments

Our team has verified this company

Eastside • 200 Button St

2 Beds

$2,850–$2,999

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Chestnut Street

Our team has verified this company

Westside • 143 Chestnut St

2 Beds

$3,647–$3,939

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Eastside • 203 Seaview Ave

2 Beds

$3,850

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120 San Lorenzo Blvd

2 Beds

$2,500–$3,205

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2435 Felt St #12

2 Beds

$3,600

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1630 Merrill St

2 Beds

$3,395–$4,395

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Westside • 1203 Mission St

2 Beds

$4,000

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2435 Felt St #1

2 Beds

$3,600

Rent trends in Westside

2-bedroom apartments at 526 California Ave cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Westside
Santa Cruz
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$3,748
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$3,571
November 2025$3,599
December 2025$3,600
January 2026$3,527
February 2026$3,425
March 2026$3,505
April 2026$3,589
May 2026$3,749
June 2026$3,861
July 2026$3,684
August 2026$3,540
September 2026$3,512
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Westside
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$3,990
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$3,763
November 2025$3,600
December 2025$3,621
January 2026$3,694
February 2026$3,484
March 2026$3,449
April 2026$3,647
May 2026$3,817
June 2026$4,048
July 2026$3,801
August 2026$3,605
September 2026$3,549

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 526 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA.
2 months ago$3,500

Schools near 526 California Ave

Bay View Elementary School

1231 bay st

santa cruz, CA, 95060

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

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 526 California Ave

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 526 California Ave, Santa Cruz

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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