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Highlights

  • Private backyard
  • Stainless appliances
  • In-unit washer/dryer
  • Landscaped front yard
  • Non-smoker
  • New dual-pane windows

Location

1303 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Westside
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Property Overview

Laurel Street Triplex offers an impressive overall Zumper rating of 8.6, driven by its competitive pricing and exceptional amenities, earning it high scores in both value and location. The property features a private backyard, stainless appliances, and in-unit conveniences, contributing to a desirable living experience. Additionally, its proximity to top-rated schools, coworking options, and diverse entertainment venues enhances its appeal for a dynamic urban lifestyle.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Laurel Street Triplex is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Laurel Street Triplex 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

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,100 sqftThis completely renovated, huge 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment (+1100 sq ft) is located in a quiet, safe Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz in an elegant historic triplex. Perfect for a quiet individual or couple working from home seeking charm, space, and comfort. This is the sweet spot neighborhood of Santa Cruz, A great Westside location in a safe, quiet-street, great neighborhood. An easy walk to downtown and one block to commuter lines. One block to a natural food store (open late) and great restaurants. Fast 17 commute access and UCSC convenient. The Space: • Spacious layout: large living room + open dining area • Sunny corner unit, with front porch + private backyard • Fully updated: new electrical (many outlets), new plumbing, new lighting, black-out curtains + privacy sheers • Refinished original hardwood floors throughout Bright and quiet: new dual-pane windows flood rooms with natural light 2 Bedrooms or dedicated WFH office space Kitchen & Laundry: • Wolf range, stainless appliances, new fridge and hood • In-unit washer/dryer Parking & Location: • Ample street parking with a resident permit • 1 block to natural food store, walkable to downtown + restaurants • Easy access to UCSC and Hwy 17 Elegant landscaped front yard, gardener included. Requirements: • Non-smoker • No pets (protecting original wood floors and historic features) • Credit check, rental history, and references required

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Amenities for Laurel Street Triplex

Apartment Amenities

CharmingHardwood Floor

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
Refrigerator, Stove & Dishwasher

Grounds

Nice LandscapingNice Yard
Outdoor Space

Neighborhood

Great Neighborhood
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

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

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About Laurel Street Triplex

HomeApartments in Santa CruzWestside Laurel Street Triplex

This completely renovated, huge 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment (+1100 sq ft) is located in a quiet, safe Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz in an elegant historic triplex. Perfect for a quiet individual or couple working from home seeking charm, space, and comfort. This is the sweet spot neighborhood of Santa Cruz, A great Westside location in a safe, quiet-street, great neighborhood. An easy walk to downtown and one block to commuter lines. One block to a natural food store (open late) and great restaurants. Fast 17 commute access and UCSC convenient. The Space: • Spacious layout: large living room + open dining area • Sunny corner unit, with front porch + private backyard • Fully updated: new electrical (many outlets), new plumbing, new lighting, black-out curtains + privacy sheers • Refinished original hardwood floors throughout Bright and quiet: new dual-pane windows flood rooms with natural light 2 Bedrooms or dedicated WFH office space Kitchen & Laundry: • Wolf range, stainless appliances, new fridge and hood • In-unit washer/dryer Parking & Location: • Ample street parking with a resident permit • 1 block to natural food store, walkable to downtown + restaurants • Easy access to UCSC and Hwy 17 Elegant landscaped front yard, gardener included. Requirements: • Non-smoker • No pets (protecting original wood floors and historic features) • Credit check, rental history, and references required


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Laurel Street Triplex is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Laurel Street Triplex 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 Laurel Street Triplex
Price·9A 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.
Laurel Street Triplex stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A 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.
Laurel Street Triplex goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including nice landscaping. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Laurel Street Triplex receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Laurel Street Triplex 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 Laurel Street Triplex 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.

Laurel Street Triplex is great for:

Social life

  • 203 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 295 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 63 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 31 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 43 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • Communal green spaces or garden
  • 24 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

Work-from-home

  • 10 internet service provider options nearby
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile

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 Laurel Street Triplex compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 147 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Westside

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Westside
Santa Cruz
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,837
January 2024$1,600
April 2024$1,874
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$1,975
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Schools near Laurel Street Triplex

Westlake Elementary School

1000 high st

santa cruz, CA, 95060

K-5Public
A-

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 1303 Laurel 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

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1303 Laurel St, Santa Cruz

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

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

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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