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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private deck
  • One shared wall

Location

985 30th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
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Property Overview

985 30th Ave offers strong overall value with an 8.3/10 expert rating, highlighted by a perfect 10/10 price score and 8/10 amenities that support an excellent standard of living. The 9/10 location rating reflects convenient access to key destinations and transportation, while a 7/10 trustworthiness score indicates a clear, detailed listing. Notable features like a private deck, one shared wall, and nearby pet amenities—including a dog park, grooming services, and pet supply stores—further enhance everyday comfort and convenience.

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

  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath800 sqftCharming 2BR Upstairs Unit – Freshly Updated & Close to Capitola Welcome to your new home at 985 30th Avenue! This spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs unit offers added privacy with no shared walls and plenty of natural light throughout. Recently refreshed with brand-new flooring and paint, the unit feels clean, bright, and move-in ready. Enjoy the convenience of two assigned parking spaces and shared coin-operated laundry on-site. Ideally located just minutes from Capitola Village, beaches, shops, and restaurants. Don't miss out on this well-located and well-maintained rental! 1 Year Lease Water & Garbage Included in Rent Pets Negotiable
3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath950 sqftThis 3-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs unit at 985 30th Avenue offers a functional layout with only one shared wall and plenty of natural light throughout. Recently refreshed with new interior paint, the unit feels clean and move-in ready. Enjoy a private deck, perfect for relaxing, along with the convenience of two assigned parking spaces. Shared coin-operated laundry is available on-site. Ideally located just minutes from Capitola Village, beaches, shops, and restaurants, this well-maintained unit offers both comfort and convenience. Term Lease Water & Garbage Included Pets Negotiable

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Rent trends in Santa Cruz

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Santa Cruz
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,100
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

Schools near 985 30th Ave

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 985 30th Ave

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 985 30th Ave, Santa Cruz

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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