Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz California is nestled along the northern edge of the Monterey Bay about a 45 minute drive south from San Jose. Residents of Santa Cruz apartments have access to the Pacific Coast Highway, State Route 17 and train service at the Santa Cruz station.

The city is home to the University of California Santa Cruz

You will find abundant shopping along River Street and Front Street in the downtown area including lots of local shops and a Costco wholesale club. On the east side of the city along 41st Avenue is the Capitola Mall.

There are numerous major attractions in the city that attract new residents as well as visitors from all over. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a well-known oceanfront amusement park with an extensive arcade, dozens of rides, laser tag and mini golf. Residents have access to several beautiful beaches such as the Natural Bridges State Beach, popular for swimming, surfing and nature walks. Many residents enjoy hiking the Redwood Grove walking trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

If you find a rental in Santa Cruz CA, you can attend a long list of regularly scheduled events such as the Cold Water Classic surfing competition, Capitola Art and Wine Festival or Shakespeare Santa Cruz.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Santa Cruz, CA and nearby cities: