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Houses for Rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA


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  • 3 bd $4,575
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    RIVERSIDE

    724 RIVERSIDE AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
    Pet friendly
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    3 bd $5,400
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    438 Cliff Drive

    438 Cliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 101 La Pluma Ct 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $3,100
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    101 La Pluma Ct

    101 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    166 Hyannis Court

    166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
  • 3 bd $6,750
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    260 Jaunell Rd

    260 Jaunell Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
    Dog friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average size of a rental house in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

The average Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA rental house size is 1,123 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

Renting a house in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

Houses for rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

Renting a house in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 5 properties listed in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA to choose from, with prices ranging from $3,100 to $6,750. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

Renting a house with children

There are 5 properties in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $3,100 to $6,750. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 5 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.