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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Cozy fireplace
- Washer/dryer hookups
- Spacious rooms
- Community parks
- Dining area
Location
704 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Westside
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Contact
Utopia Management Inc.
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Property Overview
Featuring 25 photographs, the property offers an inviting preview for prospective renters. Located within 0.55 miles of a top-rated elementary school and positioned in the 75th percentile for value per square foot, it presents strong investment potential. Additionally, the property is pet-friendly, with accessible outdoor spaces and multiple nearby pet services, enhancing its appeal for pet owners.
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- Fireplace
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 704 Almar Ave, Westside
Apartment Amenities
| Driveway | Fireplace |
| Front Porch | Hardwood Floor |
| Washer/Dryer Hookups |
Appliances
| Oven | Range Hood |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Garage |
Grounds
| Community Parks | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space | Outside Patio |
| Storage | Yard |
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
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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About 704 Almar Ave
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-family home, conveniently located right next to Garfield Park in Santa Cruz, CA. This home has big, spacious rooms, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The hardwood floors are easy to maintain cleaning. The home also features a cozy fireplace in both the living and dinning area, perfect for the upcoming fall/winter weather. The property has washer/dryer hookups for your convenience. The property includes a driveway and an additional garage for ample parking and storage. The front porch and outside patio provide excellent spaces for outdoor relaxation, while the backyard offers a private space for outdoor activities. Plus, with community parks nearby, you'll have plenty of options for your family. This home is very spacious, bright and quiet. 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
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 704 Almar Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 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
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Westside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 95060 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Westside
2-bedroom apartments at 704 Almar Ave cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.
Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Westside
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $3,500 |
| 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 | $3,666 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $3,849 |
| 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 | $3,843 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 704 Almar 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
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Neighborhood
Westside | Santa Cruz, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Santa Cruz near 704 Almar 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
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 704 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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