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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Gas stoves
  • Bike room

Location

121 Sylvar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Downtown Santa Cruz
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Property Overview

121 Sylvar Street stands out for its prime location, strong value, and practical amenities, including gas stoves and a bike room. It also offers convenient access to nearby schools and a vibrant local scene, with many restaurants, cultural venues, and entertainment options close by.

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

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bathWell-maintained 1br / 1ba upstairs apartment. Prime location in Westside Santa Cruz, steps to Downtown amenities, easy access to HWY 17, 2 miles to UCSC & beaches. coin-op laundry, bike room. Kitchens include original tile, gas stoves, refrigerators, abundant cabinetry, rear access. Rent: $2,400.00 $200 utility fee to cover water, garbage, sewer, gas Electricity Tenants responsibility Deposit: $2,400.00 1 year Lease Available: NOW
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bathWell-maintained 2br / 1ba upstairs apartment. Prime location in Westside Santa Cruz, steps to Downtown amenities, easy access to HWY 17, 2 miles to UCSC & beaches. coin-op laundry, bike room. On-street permit parking. Kitchens include original tile, gas stove, refrigerator, abundant cabinetry, rear access. Rent: $3,500.00 $200 utility fee to cover water, garbage, sewer, gas Electricity Tenants responsibility Deposit: $3,500.00 Available: NOW

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Amenities for 121 Sylvar Street

Appliances

Gas RangeRefrigerator
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About 121 Sylvar Street

HomeApartments in Santa CruzDowntown Santa Cruz 121 Sylvar Street

Well-maintained 1br / 1ba upstairs apartment. Prime location in Westside Santa Cruz, steps to Downtown amenities, easy access to HWY 17, 2 miles to UCSC & beaches. coin-op laundry, bike room. Kitchens include original tile, gas stoves, refrigerators, abundant cabinetry, rear access. Rent: $2,400.00 $200 utility fee to cover water, garbage, sewer, gas Electricity Tenants responsibility Deposit: $2,400.00 1 year Lease Available: NOW


121 Sylvar Street is great for:

Social life

  • 195 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 40 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 24 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 324 mixed-use spaces 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 121 Sylvar Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 miles away

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Rent trends in Downtown Santa Cruz

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
February 2026$3,250
March 2026$3,250
April 2026$3,250
May 2026$3,315
June 2026$3,325
July 2026$3,300
August 2026$3,167
September 2026$3,246
October 2026$3,275

Schools near 121 Sylvar Street

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

Westlake Elementary School

1000 high st

santa cruz, CA, 95060

K-5Public
A-

Happy Valley Elementary School

3125 branciforte dr

santa cruz, CA, 95065

K-6Public
A
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Getting around Santa Cruz near 121 Sylvar St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 121 Sylvar 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

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 121 Sylvar St

Trader Joe's
700 Front St
New Leaf Community Markets
1134 Pacific Ave
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Pacific Ave
New Leaf Community Markets
650 River St
Costco Wholesale
220 Sylvania Ave

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