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


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    3 bd $5,400
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    438 Cliff Drive

    438 Cliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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    4.0 (6)
    650 Corcoran Avenue, 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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    255 Thunderbird Drive

    255 Thunderbird Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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  • 3 bd $5,450
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    935 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA 95003
    Dog friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • 3 bd $5,000
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    2021 Felt Street

    2021 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    In unit laundry
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  • 3 bd $5,131+
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    Morgan Ranch Apartments

    4.5 (18)
    1100 Vintage Lane, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    Ocean Street Apartments

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 3 bd $4,575
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    RIVERSIDE

    724 RIVERSIDE AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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    Garden Hill Apartments

    5.0 (1)
    31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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    Pacifica Apartments

    201 Pacifica Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076
    Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
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    4.5 (6)
    790 Vista Montana Drive #105, Watsonville, CA 95076
    Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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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    2786 Joseph Ave.

    2786 Joseph Ave., San Jose, CA 95124
    Parking • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    Pines

    4.0 (5)
    66, 80, 86 W Rincon Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    3.5 (1)
    1150 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    Parking • Fitness center • Pool
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    Oak Glen

    1085 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
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    Los Gatos Creek

    5.0 (1)
    1029 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is between $5,000 and $5,450.

How many 3 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA on RentCafe?

There are 1 3 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA were last updated on 16 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a 3 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

The average Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA 3 bedroom apartment size is 1,493 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

Renting a 3 bedroom apartment offers extra space compared to a 2 bedroom apartment, suited for a family or for sharing it with someone else.

What are the downsides of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

A 3 bedroom apartment is more expensive than smaller units and it usually comes with higher utility costs.

Renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

Looks like you’ve already found the neighborhood you want to live in. You think Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is the perfect place for you to be in and we think you made a good choice. Now you need to choose an apartment that matches your lifestyle. It doesn’t just boil down to the number of bedrooms or if there’s a dining room, the building amenities are equally important. If you like to invite over other couples for a delicious BBQ and a beer, then it certainly helps if the building has a BBQ area. If you’re a morning person, why not enjoy a delicious omelet with some hot, dark coffee on your balcony every weekend. Maybe your world revolves around fitness, and you like to kick-start even your toughest weekdays with a morning workout. In this case a building with a gym would be ideal, as you’d rather walk up 10 flights of stairs than drive a car for 10 blocks to get to your gym. Moving is the perfect opportunity to make life a little bit sweeter and more convenient. With our 19 available units in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA we’re here to help you find the perfect place to call home. Whether you’d like a BBQ area, balcony or a gym you can select it in the filters section.

Tools and tips to help you find cheap apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

In today’s market, good deals are not a dime a dozen. The average price for renting an apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is $5,748, but prices can climb as high as $9,155. There are a couple of things to consider when renting: location, square footage, quality of finishes and price. If you are willing to overlook one criteria, you may get a bit more for your money. You and only you can make a decision. Where we come in, is showing you how to track down the cheap ones from the 19 listings for rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA. The hunt for cheap 3 bedroom apartments can be as easy as opening an e-mail if you follow our advice. While searching for apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA, select in the filters section your must-haves and sort the results by price. Then click Save Search and type in your e-mail address. You will receive a customized selection of apartments as they become available.