Off-Campus Student Apartments Near University Of California Santa Cruz
Every off-campus listing near University Of California Santa Cruz is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check California tenant rights before you sign anything.
An estimated 8,416 students need housing beyond on-campus capacity. Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $1,630/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near University Of California Santa Cruz?
Students at University Of California Santa Cruz have access to 89 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in Santa Cruz, CA. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $2,090–$3,736.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 20 | $3,000/mo | $2,699 to $3,500/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 20 | $2,991/mo | $2,651 to $3,500/mo |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 18 | $2,950/mo | $2,475 to $3,295/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 17 | $3,274/mo | $2,849 to $3,500/mo |
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 14 | $2,991/mo | $2,651 to $3,500/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 12 | $3,295/mo | $2,803 to $3,525/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near University Of California Santa Cruz
The Hilltop
363 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Pacific Shores
1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
Cypress Point
101 Felix St, Santa Cruz, CA
Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA
1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Maison Massol Apartments
121 Massol Ave, Los Gatos, CA
Paloma Vista
1277 San Tomas Aquino Rd, San Jose, CA
Regency & Lexington
1315 Eden Ave, San Jose, CA
Ranchero Palms
1175 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA
Los Gatos Landing
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA
Cherry Creek
2020 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA
Maxwell at Bascom
1350 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA
Creekside Apartments
1800 Stokes St, San Jose, CA
The Biltmore
10159 Blaney Ave, Cupertino, CA
The Podium Apartments
10100 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA
Glenbrook Apartments
10100 Mary Ave, Cupertino, CA
Willow Creek
935-959 Willowleaf Dr, San Jose, CA
Willow Park Apartments
1459 Curci Dr, San Jose, CA
Fruitdale Station Apartments
1590 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA
Meridian
961 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA
The Grove
1919 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA
Buckingham Place Apartments
30 Buckingham Dr, Santa Clara, CA
Villages at Cupertino
20875 Valley Green Dr, Cupertino, CA
Vista
1611 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA
The Markham
20800 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA
The Colonnade Apartments
201 S 4th St, San Jose, CA
Civic Plaza Apartments
1495 Don Ave, Santa Clara, CA
Sixth and Jackson
620 N 6th St, San Jose, CA
Pacific Vista
57 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA
Terman
4230 Terman Dr, Palo Alto, CA
River View Apartment Homes
250 Brandon St, San Jose, CA
Elan at River Oaks
345 Village Center Dr, San Jose, CA
Crescent Village Apartment Homes
320 Crescent Village Cir, San Jose, CA
Woodside Park
1040 Riker St, Salinas, CA
Venue Apartments
3737 Casa Verde St, San Jose, CA
Coronado
3777 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA
Lord Tennyson
2191 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA
The Dutton Apartments
25800 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA
Solis Garden
145 Lund Ave, Hayward, CA
Museum Park
465 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA
The Ryden
138 Balbach St, San Jose, CA
SPARQ
5 E Reed St, San Jose, CA
Foundry Commons
868 S 5th St, San Jose, CA
Villa Torino
29-39 W Julian St, San Jose, CA
Modera San Pedro Square
28 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA
One South Market
1 S Market St, San Jose, CA
Tamarack Apartment Homes
1255 Lincoln St, Santa Clara, CA
The James
98 N 1st St, San Jose, CA
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Student Tenants tracks 89 apartments near University Of California Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. Typical starting rents run from $2,090/mo to $3,736/mo (median $2,994/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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