Hidden Creek Apartments
200 Button St,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,860 - $3,955
1-2 Beds
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
University of California, Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA Area Guide
Root for the Banana Slugs in your blue and gold
UCSC
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UC Santa Cruz
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Banana Slugs
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Slugs
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Public
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Progressive
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Sustainable
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Scenic
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The University of California, Santa Cruz has earned international recognition as a university with high-impact research and a strong commitment to teaching and public service since its establishment in 1965. Rigorous academic programs and cutting-edge research opportunities in world-class facilities distinguish UC Santa Cruz, teaching students how to think as opposed to what to think. Redwood forests surround the UCSC campus, adding a serene atmosphere and a reminder of the importance of sustainable efforts. Various styles of apartments, condos, and houses are available for rent near UC Santa Cruz. Nearby neighborhoods include the Westside, Downtown, and Midtown. A wide range of student clubs, NCAA Division III Slugs athletic teams, and rotating cultural events add to the vibrancy of the UCSC campus. Several state parks and beaches are easily accessible from campus, lending a host of possibilities for outdoor recreation. San Francisco, San Jose, and Monterey are all less than a two-hour drive away as well.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,262 for a studio, $2,693 for one bedroom, $3,682 for two bedrooms, and $3,597 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Cruz has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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360 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,262/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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585 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,693/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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843 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,682/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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811 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,597/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of California, Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in University of California, Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of California, Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
481 Students
Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
Public
Grades K-5
498 Students
Public
Grades K-5
214 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
510 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
536 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
Public
Grades K-8
166 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,093 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
536 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,013 Students
Costanoa Continuation High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Santa Cruz County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
105 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UCSC Arboretum
- Moore Creek Preserve
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Wilder Ranch State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Monterey Regional
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† 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.