What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA?

One-bedroom apartments in Eastside, Santa Cruz average around $2,500 per month in 2025. These units remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with an average size of 501 sqft.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Eastside average around $3,700 per month in 2025, down 2.2% from the previous year. These units typically offer 936 sqft of living space.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Eastside rent for around $4,800 per month in 2025, representing a 4.4% decrease from 2024. These larger units average 1,546 sqft in size.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA?

Eastside's rental market averaged around $3,600 per month across all property types in 2025, down 6.6% from the previous year. Rent varies by unit type, with studios starting around $2,400 and three-bedrooms reaching around $4,800 monthly.

What is the average apartment size in Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA?

Apartments in Eastside average 941 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments offer 409 sqft, while three-bedroom units provide the most space at 1,546 sqft.

What type of apartment is most common in Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA?

Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Eastside, with about 12 listings available monthly. One-bedroom and three-bedroom units each average about 8 listings per month.

What type of apartment is least common in Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA?

Studio apartments are the least common rental type in Eastside, with about 2 listings available monthly. The neighborhood sees much higher availability in larger unit types like two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments.

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224 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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1 bath

$1,885

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200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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1 bath

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803 Laurel St #10, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,275

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Available Jun 19

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5d+ ago

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630 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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$2,554

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522 Barson St Apt D #Apt D, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,665

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$4,750

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$2,967–$4,649

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143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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1–2 baths

$2,967–$4,649

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1104 E Cliff Dr #9, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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1 bath

$2,995

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Available Jun 27

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444 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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$3,225–$7,500

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Pine & Clinton St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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1 bed

1 bath

$3,250

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Available Jul 1

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510 Lincoln St #3, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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526 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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$3,500

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713 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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1.5 baths

$3,600

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2435 Felt St #107, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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149 Harbor Oaks Cir #NA, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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$4,050

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822 Eaton St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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755 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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2.5 baths

$4,250

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5d+ ago

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448 May Ave #4, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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2 baths

$4,350

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$4,400

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860 Prospect Hts, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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$5,200

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