St. George Apartments
833 Front St,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,200
Studio
Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Downtown Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA Area Guide
From the majestic wonder of Natural Bridges State Beach to the spectacular and historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz is a California gem. Just beyond the beach dotted with palm trees, mountains form an impressive backdrop. But it isn't just pretty to look at -- Santa Cruz offers fun and adventure, from surfing and swimming at the beach to hiking in a coastal redwood forest. Santa Cruz is located on the north side of Monterey Bay. It is home to the University of California - Santa Cruz, a top-ranking research university that overlooks the ocean. Known as "Surf City," you'll want to bring your surf board to your new Santa Cruz apartment -- along with your sun screen and flip flops. Downtown Santa Cruz is more than spectacular beaches and gorgeous parks. There are more than 100 shops in downtown, dozens of amazing restaurants, the Santa Cruz Farmers Market, terrific nightlife, and exciting festivals and events. Downtown Santa Cruz is remarkably dog-friendly, with many of the shops and restaurants welcoming well-behaved (leashed) pets.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Santa Cruz is $2,504 for a studio, $3,190 for one bedroom, $5,137 for two bedrooms, and $3,544 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Santa Cruz has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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385 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,504/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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635 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,190/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,028 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,137/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,106 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,544/month
Average Rent
Transportation
98
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
50
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
97
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- Neary Lagoon
- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
- Lighthouse Field State Beach
- Arana Gulch
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Monterey Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.