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  • Pet Friendly

Location

985 30th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
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Management

Anderson Christie Real Estate

Leasing office

(831) 515-8421

Property Overview

985 30th Ave showcases a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its strong overall appeal and competitive pricing rated at 10 out of 10. The property features brand-new flooring and paint, while scoring highly on amenities (8/10) and location (9/10), offering excellent access to transportation, restaurants, and social spaces. With a trustworthiness rating of 7 out of 10, the listing provides clear, detailed information, making it an attractive choice for renters.

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

  • Dishwasher
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath950 sqft$3,750 /mo1 unit availableThis 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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Amenities for 985 30th Ave

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Water & Garbage
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Policies and fees

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

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HomeApartments in Santa Cruz 985 30th Ave

This 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


985 30th Ave is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 89 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 234 mixed-use spaces nearby

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property

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 985 30th Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Santa Cruz

3-bedroom apartments at 985 30th Ave cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Santa Cruz
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,886
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$2,973

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$150,000/yr

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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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