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Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz CA

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Santa Cruz, CA Studio Apartments for Rent

Find 50 studio apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA on Apartments.com. These compact units are ideal for anyone who values affordability, functionality, and a minimalistic lifestyle. Use search filters to narrow results by price, location, or specific features. For a more personal experience, select the “3D Tour” filter and enjoy an immersive digital walk-through with Matterport Virtual Tours. With everything in one place, finding a studio apartment in Santa Cruz that fits your needs has never been easier.

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Santa Cruz, CA Rental Insights

The average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,196. Studios in central neighborhoods usually cost more than those farther from downtown.

The average size of a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is 364 Sq Ft, though layouts vary by building and location.

Neighborhoods outside downtown Santa Cruz, CA, such as Beach Hill, Central Santa Cruz, and Downtown Santa Cruz, usually have the most affordable studios while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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