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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA


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    1 bd $2,745
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    Shearwater Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
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    1 bd $2,495
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    4.0 (6)
    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,795
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    22625 East Cliff Drive

    4.5 (1)
    22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    The Bluffs At 44th

    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
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  • 6 units available
    1 bd $2,350+
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    Hidden Creek Apartments

    4.0 (15)
    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,549
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    THE BREAKERS

    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    1 bd $3,765
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,250
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    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,820
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    The Sands

    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,605+
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    Cypress Point

    4.0 (38)
    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $3,637+
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    El Gato Penthouse

    4.5 (6)
    20 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,395
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    Park Branham

    4.0 (35)
    1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
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  • 6 units available
    1 bd $3,045+
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    Newport

    4.5 (17)
    575 W. Hacienda Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
    Apply online • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
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    Ocean Street Apartments

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    San Lorenzo Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Pet friendly • Parking • Patio/Balcony
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    Garden Hill Apartments

    5.0 (1)
    31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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    55 Pennsylvania

    55 Pennsylvania Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    Maison Massol

    4.0 (1)
    121 Massol Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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    115 Towne Terrace

    115 Towne Terrace, Los Gatos, CA 95032
    Parking • Laundry Facilities
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    Union Park

    4.0 (33)
    1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    Oak Park

    4.0 (29)
    5055 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
    Parking • Pool • Dishwasher
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    Branham House

    4.0 (71)
    1612 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
    Parking • Pool • Dishwasher
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    Joseph Manor

    2252 Angela Court, 2750 Joseph Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
    Extra Storage • Laundry Facilities • Public Transportation
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    West Glen

    4.0 (23)
    2265 S. Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
    Parking • Pool • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is between $2,745 and $2,795.

How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA on RentCafe?

There are 1 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA were last updated on 5 Nov 2026.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

The average Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 587 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

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