Santa Cruz, CA

Off-Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments Near University Of California Santa Cruz

Student Tenants tracks 18 off-campus 1 bedroom apartments near University Of California Santa Cruz · median starting rent $2,950/mo, with most listings between $2,475 and $3,295. Every listing is ranked by students who've actually lived there, with walk scores and California tenant rights built in.

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18
Median rent
$2,950/mo
Typical range
$2,475–$3,295
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Where can students find off-campus 1 bedroom apartments near University Of California Santa Cruz?

Student Tenants lists about 18 off-campus 1 bedroom apartments near University Of California Santa Cruz, with a median starting rent of $2,950/mo and most options between $2,475 and $3,295 per month. Every listing includes verified student reviews, walk and transit context, and plain-English California tenant-rights guidance before you sign.

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1 Bedroom Apartments near University Of California Santa Cruz

The Hilltop
UCSC0.95 mi
4 min to campus

The Hilltop

363 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

No reviews yet
City crime rank: above averagePremiumQuiet & SuburbanBalcony / PatioClubhouse+4 more
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1–2 Beds
$3.5K+
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Pacific Shores
UCSC1.34 mi
6 min to campus

Pacific Shores

1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumCar EssentialBiker's DreamQuiet & Suburban+5 more
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1–2 Beds
$3.5K+
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Cypress Point
UCSC1.46 mi
5 min to campus

Cypress Point

101 Felix St, Santa Cruz, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumBiker's DreamBalcony / PatioClubhouse+5 more
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0
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Studio–2 Beds
$2.8K+
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Chestnut Street
UCSC1.59 mi
5 min to campus

Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumBiker's DreamBalcony / PatioDishwasher+1 more
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0
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1–2 Beds
$3K+
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1010 Pacific Apartments
UCSC1.69 mi
5 min to campus

1010 Pacific Apartments

1010 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumBiker's DreamUrban CoreAmenity Rich+5 more
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0
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1–2 Beds
$3.3K+
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Ranchero Palms
UCSC23.06 mi
9 min to SJCC-CA

Ranchero Palms

1175 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGood ValueAir ConditioningHigh-Speed InternetPool
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0
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1 Bed
$2.5K
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Cherry Creek
UCSC23.37 mi
5 min to SJCC-CA

Cherry Creek

2020 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGreat ValueBudget FriendlyAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+3 more
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1–2 Beds
$2.1K+
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Maxwell at Bascom
UCSC23.37 mi
5 min to SJCC-CA

Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateBiker's DreamAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+9 more
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0
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Studio–2 Beds
$3K+
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Creekside Apartments
UCSC23.44 mi
4 min to SJCC-CA

Creekside Apartments

1800 Stokes St, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGood ValueDishwasherFitness CenterGated Community+4 more
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0
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1–2 Beds
$2.4K+
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The Biltmore
UCSC23.8 mi
6 min to DAC

The Biltmore

10159 Blaney Ave, Cupertino, CA

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City crime rank: below averagePremiumControlled AccessFitness CenterHigh-Speed Internet+3 more
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1–3 Beds
$3.6K+
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The Podium Apartments
UCSC23.87 mi
5 min to DAC

The Podium Apartments

10100 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA

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City crime rank: below averageMarket RateDishwasherFitness CenterFurnished+3 more
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0
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1–2 Beds
$3K+
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Glenbrook Apartments
UCSC23.92 mi
6 min to DAC

Glenbrook Apartments

10100 Mary Ave, Cupertino, CA

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City crime rank: below averagePremiumBiker's DreamCampus AdjacentAir Conditioning+7 more
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0
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1–3 Beds
$3.3K+
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Willow Creek
UCSC24 mi
12 min to SJCC-CA

Willow Creek

935-959 Willowleaf Dr, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateAir ConditioningFitness CenterHigh-Speed Internet+3 more
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1–2 Beds
$2.8K+
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Willow Park Apartments
UCSC24.11 mi
5 min to SJCC-CA

Willow Park Apartments

1459 Curci Dr, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGood ValueBiker's DreamAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+7 more
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Studio–2 Beds
$2.3K
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Meridian
UCSC24.19 mi
5 min to SJCC-CA

Meridian

961 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGood ValueBiker's DreamAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+2 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.3K+
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The Grove
UCSC24.23 mi
12 min to SJCC-CA

The Grove

1919 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGreat ValueBudget FriendlyCampus AdjacentAir Conditioning+5 more
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Studio–1 Beds
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Villages at Cupertino
UCSC24.57 mi
5 min to DAC

Villages at Cupertino

20875 Valley Green Dr, Cupertino, CA

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City crime rank: below averageMarket RateBiker's DreamAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+5 more
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Studio–2 Beds
$3K+
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Vista
UCSC24.68 mi
15 min to SJCC-CA

Vista

1611 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateCampus AdjacentBalcony / PatioControlled Access+6 more
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Studio–2 Beds
$2.7K+
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The Markham
UCSC24.79 mi
6 min to DAC

The Markham

20800 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA

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City crime rank: below averagePremiumBiker's DreamControlled AccessFitness Center+5 more
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1–2 Beds
$3.3K+
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Museum Park
UCSC25.64 mi
7 min to SJSU

Museum Park

465 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateUrban WalkableBiker's DreamAir Conditioning+7 more
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0
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1–3 Beds
$3K+
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The Ryden
UCSC25.91 mi
17 min to SJSU

The Ryden

138 Balbach St, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateUrban WalkableBiker's DreamUrban Core+9 more
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0
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1–3 Beds
$3.2K+
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SPARQ
UCSC25.96 mi
17 min to SJSU

SPARQ

5 E Reed St, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateUrban WalkableBiker's DreamUrban Core+4 more
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0
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Studio–2 Beds
$2.8K+
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Foundry Commons
UCSC26 mi
18 min to SJSU

Foundry Commons

868 S 5th St, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateBiker's DreamAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+7 more
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Studio–2 Beds
$2.8K+
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Villa Torino
UCSC26.16 mi
6 min to SJSU

Villa Torino

29-39 W Julian St, San Jose, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGood ValueUrban WalkableBiker's DreamClubhouse+4 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.6K+
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Student apartment rents by search near University Of California Santa Cruz
SearchListingsMedian rentTypical range
1 Bedroom Apartments18$2,950/mo$2,475 to $3,295/mo
2 Bedroom Apartments20$3,000/mo$2,699 to $3,500/mo
Pet-Friendly Apartments14$2,991/mo$2,651 to $3,500/mo
Apartments with In-Unit Laundry12$3,295/mo$2,803 to $3,525/mo
Apartments with a Pool20$2,991/mo$2,651 to $3,500/mo
Apartments with a Gym17$3,274/mo$2,849 to $3,500/mo

Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.

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Student Tenants currently tracks about 18 off-campus 1 bedroom apartments near University Of California Santa Cruz. Typical starting rents run from $2,475/mo to $3,295/mo with a median of $2,950/mo. Each listing shows its price range, bed count, walk score, nearby grocery and transit, and student reviews submitted under verified .edu emails.

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