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Highlights
- No smoking
- Carport parking
- Electric range, refrigerator
Location
228 Potrero St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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Property Overview
This property at 228 receives a Zumper Expert Rating of 7.8, reflecting its overall quality and appeal to renters. It features excellent pricing, amenities, and location ratings, emphasizing the appealing balance between value and quality of living. Notably, the area offers vibrant social opportunities with numerous restaurants, event hubs, and entertainment venues, all conveniently located within walking distance.
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
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $2,050 /mo | 1 unit available | Santa Cruz, Remodeled 1bd. 1ba. downstairs unit in a 4-plex, near downtown and shopping. Kitchen features newer cabinets and granite countertops, electric range, refrigerator and dishwasher. New carpet. Carport parking for 1 vehicle, street parking available. Coin-op laundry onsite. Cat ok w/ deposit (sorry no pet dogs). Water, Garbage & Hot water paid (tenant pays PG&E). -Renters’ insurance is required prior to move-in (contact office for more details). -NO smoking. -NO Co-signors/Guarantors - all occupants of the unit must qualify on their own (verifiable income (combined) of 2.5x the rent, good credit history, and positive landlord references). -When submitting a rental application after attending a showing appointment, all applicants must also submit a (1) no pet or (2) pet/animal profile at our petscreening. com site If interested, PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW: Step 1: Drive by the property in person, PLEASE DO NOT disturb residents or neighbors. Step 2: Complete our Pre-Screen Form here: https forms gle JiTZ6yrU9Mqo2mVi8 After completing the questionnaire, we will contact you to arrange a showing appointment. Showing appointments are held between 10:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday. CalDRE License # 02148376. Equal Opportunity Housing Provider. |
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Amenities for 228
Apartment Amenities
| Hot Water |
Building
| Cats OK |
Services
| Garbage |
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
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 4 |
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About 228
Santa Cruz, Remodeled 1bd. 1ba. downstairs unit in a 4-plex, near downtown and shopping. Kitchen features newer cabinets and granite countertops, electric range, refrigerator and dishwasher. New carpet. Carport parking for 1 vehicle, street parking available. Coin-op laundry onsite. Cat ok w/ deposit (sorry no pet dogs). Water, Garbage & Hot water paid (tenant pays PG&E). -Renters’ insurance is required prior to move-in (contact office for more details). -NO smoking. -NO Co-signors/Guarantors - all occupants of the unit must qualify on their own (verifiable income (combined) of 2.5x the rent, good credit history, and positive landlord references). -When submitting a rental application after attending a showing appointment, all applicants must also submit a (1) no pet or (2) pet/animal profile at our petscreening. com site If interested, PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW: Step 1: Drive by the property in person, PLEASE DO NOT disturb residents or neighbors. Step 2: Complete our Pre-Screen Form here: https forms gle JiTZ6yrU9Mqo2mVi8 After completing the questionnaire, we will contact you to arrange a showing appointment. Showing appointments are held between 10:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday. CalDRE License # 02148376. Equal Opportunity Housing Provider.
228 is great for:
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 228 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Santa Cruz
1-bedroom apartments at 228 cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,975 |
| June 2024 | $1,970 |
| 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 | $2,915 |
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Can I afford to live at 228 Potrero St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Schools near 228
Santa Cruz County Special Education
400 encinal st
santa cruz, CA, 95060
K-12Public
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
De Laveaga Elementary School
1145 morrissey blvd
santa cruz, CA, 95065
K-5Public
B+
Happy Valley Elementary School
3125 branciforte dr
santa cruz, CA, 95065
K-6Public
A
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Getting around Santa Cruz near 228 Potrero St
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 228 Potrero St, Santa Cruz
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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