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$3,300 / Month

2861 S Palisades Ave

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Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 826 SF

About This Property

---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ---- **Lease ending 12/31/2025** property comes furnished Available 5/1/2025 for move in. No cosigners. Applicants must have a 670+ credit score. No pets. Tenant pays all utilities. Tenant pays trash removal. Located on the east side, near Pleasure Point, this property offers a refreshing ocean breeze and large backyard.

2861 S Palisades Ave is a house located in Santa Cruz County and the 95062 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Live Oak Elementary School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • SharedYard

House Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace
Location
2861 S Palisades Ave, Santa Cruz,
CA 95062
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Neighborhood

Eastside Santa Cruz offers all of the California charm you could want in a waterfront locale, Situated just east of the San Lorenzo River and bounded by State Route 1 and the Pacific ocean. Parks, restaurants, coffee spots, and bars galore call Eastside home. The area isn’t exactly pedestrian friendly considering the lack of sidewalks, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility to walk to attractions on Capitola Road. Eastside Santa Cruz provides a quieter suburban setting for those looking to rent in this Pacific Coast city.

Streets are lined with single-story homes and apartments in a variety of architectural styles. Eastside enjoys some of the influence of the University of California Santa Cruz campus, like its nightlife and dining geared towards students. The world-famous Santa Cruz boardwalk is within walking distance of the neighborhood, as is a selection of beaches and cool hangout spots, making this area a prime spot for residents and visitors alike.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 352 Sq Ft $1,925 $2,398 $2,695
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 586 Sq Ft $1,250 $2,926 $8,900
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 918-920 Sq Ft $2,750 $4,572 $9,500
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1397 Sq Ft $3,850 $5,611 $10,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2100 Sq Ft $5,250 — —
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • SharedYard
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cabrillo College
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 20 min 8.2 mi
West Valley College
Drive: 45 min 29.0 mi
Gavilan College, Gilroy
Drive: 55 min 38.5 mi
2861 S Palisades Ave is within 8 minutes or 4.5 miles from Cabrillo College. It is also near UC Santa Cruz and West Valley College.
Schools
Opal Cliffs
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
42 Students
Nearby
Del Mar Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
322 Students
Attendance Zone
Shoreline Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
478 Students
Attendance Zone
Cypress Charter High
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
119 Students
Nearby
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
199 Students
Nearby
Bay School, The
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

2861 S Palisades Ave is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 36.0 miles or 51 minutes away, and Monterey Regional, located 40.8 miles or 52 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Martin Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 58 min 36.2 mi
San Martin Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 58 min 36.2 mi
Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 52 min 36.5 mi
Morgan Hill Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 62 min 36.8 mi
Gilroy Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 53 min 37.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 51 min 36.0 mi
Monterey Regional
 Drive: 52 min 40.8 mi

Walkability Near 2861 S Palisades Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2861 S Palisades Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
El Rancho Shopping Center
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
East Cliff Village
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Kings Plaza Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
2861 S Palisades Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Twin Lakes State Beach
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Arana Gulch
 Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
New Brighton State Beach
 Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
Lighthouse Field State Beach
 Drive: 12 min 5.1 mi
2861 S Palisades Ave has 5 parks within 5.1 miles, including Twin Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, and Arana Gulch.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Dominican Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
2861 S Palisades Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility which is 2.9 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Presidio of Monterey
Drive: 54 min 41.1 mi
Coast Guard Facilities
Drive: 59 min 43.4 mi
2861 S Palisades Ave is 41.1 miles from Presidio of Monterey, and is convenient to other military bases, including Coast Guard Facilities.

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