$2,200 per month
St. George Apartments
Studio
833 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Explore Santa Cruz
$2,395 - $3,495 per month
The Breakers
Studio - 2 Beds
630 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,300 - $5,915 per month
Anton Pacific
Studio - 2 Beds
800 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,599 - $4,064 per month
Cypress Point
Studio - 2 Beds
101 Felix St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,475 - $3,295 per month
Apartment for Rent
Studio - 1 Bed
1804 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,195 - $2,395 per month
Pacific View Courts
Studio - 2 Beds
81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,995 per month
Apartment for Rent
Studio
516 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,550 per month
121 Marnell Ave Unit B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Available now. More than just a Studio This property has an attached workshop and 2 oversized 2 car garage. This modern studio is private cute and clean with incredible views. Below the studio is a workshop space and a larger two car garage -- this is all included. The property also has a lower patio and yard. Lots of privacy and good separation of space upstairs and downstairs. No shared walls .
Santa Cruz combines world-class surfing at Steamer Lane with the historic Beach Boardwalk amusement park along its stunning coastline. Nature lovers will find monarch butterflies migrating through Natural Bridges State Park and ancient redwoods towering in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The Santa Cruz Wharf extends into Monterey Bay where sea lions bask in the sun, while downtown Pacific Avenue buzzes with local shops and street performers. The University of California Santa Cruz campus sits nestled among redwood forests, contributing to the city's educational atmosphere.
The Santa Cruz housing market includes a range of options across distinct neighborhoods. The median price for single-family homes is $1,510,000, with specific areas commanding different prices. Downtown Santa Cruz has a median single-family home price of $1,417,500, while Westlake homes reach $1,875,000. Live Oak presents more moderate options at $1,325,000, and Pasatiempo homes typically sell for $1,800,000. Twin Lakes properties have a median price of $1,697,000. Condominiums start at a median price of $575,000 for one bedroom units and $769,000 for two bedrooms. Townhomes in Santa Cruz have a median price of $1,080,000.
Property taxes in Santa Cruz County maintain a 0.62% effective rate. California applies a 1.00% state income tax rate for yearly salaries of $41,901, along with a combined sales tax rate of 8.80%. The city's educational system includes several highly rated schools. Santa Cruz High School and Harbor High School both earn A ratings, while private institutions like Gateway School and Kirby School receive A+ ratings. The Mediterranean climate keeps temperatures mild year-round, with summer highs between 65-75°F and winter temperatures from 45-60°F. Commuters can reach San Francisco in approximately 1.5 hours via Highway 17 and 280, though traffic may impact travel times.
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