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Highlights

  • Private backyard
  • Updated appliances
  • Original old school hardwood floors
  • Vaulted ceilings and skylights

Location

314 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Downtown Santa Cruz
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Management

Anderson Christie Real Estate

Leasing office

(831) 515-8421

Property Overview

314 Chestnut offers strong overall value with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, especially for its excellent price score, solid amenities, and highly convenient location. Notable features include a private backyard, updated appliances, original hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and skylights, while nearby top-rated schools are within short distances.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 314 Chestnut is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 314 Chestnut has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

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4BR/1.0BA4 bed1 bath$5,000 /mo1 unit availableThis is a great vintage home located off of Chestnut Street, walking distance to Down Town Santa Cruz and walking distance to transit. 4br/1ba 2 story detached home with a private deck, cute front yard, and 2 off street parking space. Water and Garbage Included Co-Signers / Guarantors accepted

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About 314 Chestnut

HomeApartments in Santa CruzDowntown Santa Cruz 314 Chestnut

This is a great vintage home located off of Chestnut Street, walking distance to Down Town Santa Cruz and walking distance to transit. 4br/1ba 2 story detached home with a private deck, cute front yard, and 2 off street parking space. Water and Garbage Included Co-Signers / Guarantors accepted


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 314 Chestnut is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 314 Chestnut has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 314 Chestnut
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
314 Chestnut offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 314 Chestnut is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
314 Chestnut is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 314 Chestnut does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

314 Chestnut is great for:

Social life

  • 227 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 57 parks and recreation options
  • 73 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 315 mixed-use spaces 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 314 Chestnut compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in Downtown Santa Cruz

Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,000
July 2024$2,400
August 2024$2,210
September 2024$2,250
October 2024$2,144
November 2024$2,078
December 2024$1,772
January 2025$1,925
February 2025$2,225
March 2025$1,805
April 2025$1,848
May 2025$1,989
June 2025$1,948
July 2025$1,890
August 2025$2,147
September 2025$2,058
October 2025$1,894
November 2025$2,003
December 2025$2,143
January 2026$2,207
February 2026$2,372
March 2026$2,723
April 2026$2,880
May 2026$2,560
June 2026$2,250
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
February 2026$3,250
March 2026$3,250
April 2026$3,250
May 2026$3,315
June 2026$3,325

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 314 Chestnut

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 314 Chestnut St

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 314 Chestnut St, 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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