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Highlights

  • Conveniently located
  • Private deck
  • Shared laundry
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Cozy living area
  • 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom

Location

2485 Cardinal Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
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Property Overview

2485 Cardinal Lane offers a strong blend of value, convenience, and comfort, with an overall expert rating of 8.4 and a standout price score of 10. Its location is highly rated, and the property includes a private deck, shared laundry, a spacious bedroom, and a cozy living area in a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout.

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

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bathEnjoy comfortable living in this private upstairs 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with added privacy. This bright and inviting home features a functional floor plan, a spacious bedroom, a full bathroom, and a cozy living area with a private deck just off the living room, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing in the evening. This is an upstairs unit in a shared property with two separate living units. The upstairs unit has its own private entrance and living space, while the laundry area is shared with the downstairs tenant. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home is ideal for a quiet tenant looking for a clean, comfortable place to call home. Utilities: Garbage Included; Tenant responsible for a portion of the PG&E and Water Term: 1 year lease. Laundry: Shared Parking: 1 Assigned Parking Space Pets: No pets Property is Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management CalBRE#00420520 Visit www montereycoast com for additional details, qualification criteria, pet screening and to complete an online application.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

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About 2485 Cardinal Lane

HomeApartments in Santa Cruz 2485 Cardinal Lane

Enjoy comfortable living in this private upstairs 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with added privacy. This bright and inviting home features a functional floor plan, a spacious bedroom, a full bathroom, and a cozy living area with a private deck just off the living room, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing in the evening. This is an upstairs unit in a shared property with two separate living units. The upstairs unit has its own private entrance and living space, while the laundry area is shared with the downstairs tenant. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home is ideal for a quiet tenant looking for a clean, comfortable place to call home. Utilities: Garbage Included; Tenant responsible for a portion of the PG&E and Water Term: 1 year lease. Laundry: Shared Parking: 1 Assigned Parking Space Pets: No pets Property is Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management CalBRE#00420520 Visit www montereycoast com for additional details, qualification criteria, pet screening and to complete an online application.


2485 Cardinal Lane is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • 90 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 2485 Cardinal Lane compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.8 miles away
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Rent trends in Santa Cruz

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Santa Cruz
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,007
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$2,342
September 2026$2,494
October 2026$2,376

Schools near 2485 Cardinal Lane

Del Mar Elementary School

1959 merrill st

santa cruz, CA, 95062

K-5Public
B

Ocean Alternative Education Center

984 bostwick ln ste 6

santa cruz, CA, 95062

K-8Public
B

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 2485 Cardinal Ln

Walking

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

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2485 Cardinal Ln, Santa Cruz

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

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

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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