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Highlights
- Washer and dryer
- Attached garage
- Brand new
- Fridge
- Large window
- Storage
Location
318 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Downtown Santa Cruz
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Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 807 sqft | $3,050 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment located right in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz. The community is perfectly located in Downtown Santa Cruz, walking distance to all the restaurants and shops and only a bike ride from the beach and Boardwalk! The living room is large and leads into the dining area and kitchen. A large window looks out onto the street, providing lots of sunshine and warmth! The kitchen is equipped with a glass-top stove, fridge, and large basin sink. There is plenty of storage and space for a small table and chairs. There are two bedrooms that are both good-sized and do not share any common walls. Each room is about the same size and is equipped with large windows and closets. The bathroom is situated between the bedrooms and offers a vanity for extra storage and a shower tub combo. A rare find! This apartment is equipped with a garage! You can park one car in the attached garage and there is still room for the washer and dryer. The community is very well maintained with landscaping services provided for by the landlord. 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. |
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Amenities for SCZ T 318 Laurel Street
Apartment Amenities
| Granite Countertops | Trash |
| Updated Kitchen Cabinet | Washer/Dryer Hookups |
| Water |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Building
| One Car Garage | Sewer |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
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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Parking Policy
Garage Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 4 |
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About SCZ T 318 Laurel Street
Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment located right in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz. The community is perfectly located in Downtown Santa Cruz, walking distance to all the restaurants and shops and only a bike ride from the beach and Boardwalk! The living room is large and leads into the dining area and kitchen. A large window looks out onto the street, providing lots of sunshine and warmth! The kitchen is equipped with a glass-top stove, fridge, and large basin sink. There is plenty of storage and space for a small table and chairs. There are two bedrooms that are both good-sized and do not share any common walls. Each room is about the same size and is equipped with large windows and closets. The bathroom is situated between the bedrooms and offers a vanity for extra storage and a shower tub combo. A rare find! This apartment is equipped with a garage! You can park one car in the attached garage and there is still room for the washer and dryer. The community is very well maintained with landscaping services provided for by the landlord. 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.
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Property highlights
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Rent trends in Downtown Santa Cruz
2-bedroom apartments at SCZ T 318 Laurel Street cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,183 |
| 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 | $2,256 |
| July 2026 | $2,335 |
| August 2026 | $2,331 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | $3,250 |
| March 2026 | $3,250 |
| April 2026 | $3,250 |
| May 2026 | $3,315 |
| June 2026 | $3,325 |
| July 2026 | $3,300 |
| August 2026 | $3,225 |
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Can I afford to live at 318 Laurel St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$122,000/yr
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Schools near SCZ T 318 Laurel Street
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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Neighborhood
Downtown Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA
Getting around Santa Cruz near 318 Laurel St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
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
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 318 Laurel St, Santa Cruz
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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Old School Shoes
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Anthropologie
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Unique Recycling
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Raglan Roast LLC
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Firefly Coffee House
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Melomelo Kava Bar
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Jake's Coffee Bar
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11th Hour Coffee
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center
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Asti
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Kemitian Lounge
805 Pacific Ave
Oceanview Card Room
709 Pacific Ave
Blue Lagoon
923 Pacific Ave
Tony's Italian Gourmet Seasoning
515 Cedar St
Awe Sum Organics
123 Locust St
Granny's Bakery Inc
331 Soquel Ave
Emily's Bakery
1129 Mission St
Santa Cruz Seaside
201 W Cliff Dr
Laurel Park
Laurel Park Playground
Depot Park
Park
Mimi De Marta Dog Park
Fosters Freeze
229 Laurel St
De La Hacienda Taqueria
354 Washington St
Jalapenos Taqueria
206 Laurel St
Pacific Gaming Cafe
803 Pacific Ave
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave
Laurel / Center
UCSC via Main Gate - Mission, UCSC via Main Gate - Laurel
Laurel / Chestnut
UCSC via Main Gate - Laurel, UCSC via Main Gate - Mission
Santa Cruz METRO Center
UCSC via Main Gate - Mission, River / Harvey West, Highway 9 / Scotts Valley, Empire Grade - Bonny Doon, Capitola Rd. / Cabrillo / Watsonville, Live Oak / 17th, Capitola Rd. / Cabrillo / Watsonville, UCSC via Main Gate - High, Soquel / Freedom, Highway 9 / Scotts Valley, UCSC via Main Gate - Laurel, Broadway / Portola, Davenport - Bonny Doon, UCSC via West Gate - Bay, Highway 1 - Davenport, UCSC via Main Gate - Delaware
Santa Cruz METRO Center / Lane 4
Capitola Rd. / Cabrillo / Watsonville, Capitola Rd. / Cabrillo / Watsonville, Live Oak / 17th, Soquel / Freedom, Broadway / Portola
Cedar / Cathcart
Highway 1 - Davenport, UCSC via Main Gate - High, Davenport - Bonny Doon, Empire Grade - Bonny Doon
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