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Highlights

  • 1 off street parking spot
  • Laundry room in complex
  • New carpet

Location

219 Fern St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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Management

Anderson Christie Real Estate

Leasing office

(831) 515-8421

Property Overview

219 Fern earns a strong overall rating, driven by excellent value, a highly rated location, and solid amenities. It offers convenient features like one off-street parking spot, a laundry room in the complex, and new carpet, along with nearby walkable destinations, utilities included, and a quiet setting.

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, 219 Fern is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 219 Fern 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

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath350 sqft$1,750 /mo1 unit availableThis is a "Measure O" affordable housing unit First floor end unit close to many local favorites including: *Shanty Shack Brewery *Urbani Cellar aka "Bocci's Cellar" *The Tanari Arts Center *Bistro One Twelve Cafe *Costco *The Gateway Plaza Unit Details: *Studio *New Carpet *Full Size Oven and Fridge *Laundry room in complex *1 Off Street Parking Spot So sorry no pets or animals

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Amenities for 219 Fern

Other

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Policies and fees

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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.

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About 219 Fern

HomeApartments in Santa Cruz 219 Fern

This is a "Measure O" affordable housing unit First floor end unit close to many local favorites including: *Shanty Shack Brewery *Urbani Cellar aka "Bocci's Cellar" *The Tanari Arts Center *Bistro One Twelve Cafe *Costco *The Gateway Plaza Unit Details: *Studio *New Carpet *Full Size Oven and Fridge *Laundry room in complex *1 Off Street Parking Spot So sorry no pets or animals


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, 219 Fern is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 219 Fern 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 219 Fern
Price·10A 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.
219 Fern offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 219 Fern is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
219 Fern 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 219 Fern does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
219 Fern provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

219 Fern is great for:

Work-from-home

  • 3 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 100 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 22 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

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 219 Fern compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 miles away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Santa Cruz

studio apartments at 219 Fern cost about 25% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Santa Cruz.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
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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

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Can I afford to live at 219 Fern St?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$70,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,750.
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Schools near 219 Fern

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 219 Fern St

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

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 219 Fern St, Santa Cruz

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 219 Fern St

Costco Wholesale
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New Leaf Community Markets
650 River St
Trader Joe's
700 Front St
New Leaf Community Markets
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