Student housing in Santa Cruz Heights near University of California-Santa Cruz

Student housing in Santa Cruz Heights

Near University of California-Santa Cruz · $2,750–$4,650/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to University of California-Santa Cruz's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

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Listings in Santa Cruz Heights

120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · 501 sq ft · Apartment

$2,950/mo

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Student Housing Match

61/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 55Est. $3,304/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~27 min

~11 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,950/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study73

Nightlife61

Affordability55

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access4% furnished likelihood

933 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2 bed · 2.5 bath · 1.7 mi from campus · 1,137 sq ft · Single Family

$4,850/mo

~$2,425/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

54/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 39Est. $5,432/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~31 min

~14 min bike · ~21 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,850/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,425/mo

If split evenly

Study85

Nightlife60

Affordability39

Near campusTransit accessNew listing54% furnished likelihood

1320 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2 bed · 2 bath · 1.8 mi from campus · 800 sq ft · Single Family

$4,400/mo

~$2,200/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

50/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 44Est. $4,928/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~32 min

~14 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,400/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,200/mo

If split evenly

Study65

Nightlife69

Affordability44

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing82% furnished likelihood

1322 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

5 bed · 3.5 bath · 1.8 mi from campus · 1,963 sq ft · Single Family

$9,600/mo

~$1,920/person split 5 ways

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Student Housing Match

49/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $10,752/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~38 min

~14 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$9,600/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,920/mo

If split evenly

Study76

Nightlife79

Affordability35

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing80% furnished likelihood

140 Vernon St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

0 bed · 1 bath · 1.8 mi from campus · 335 sq ft · Apartment

$1,950/mo

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $2,184/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~35 min

~14 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,950/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study79

Nightlife53

Affordability68

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access83% furnished likelihood

Meder St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

4 bed · 3.5 bath · 1.8 mi from campus · 2,317 sq ft · Single Family

$9,000/mo

~$2,250/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

48/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $10,080/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~32 min

~14 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$9,000/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,250/mo

If split evenly

Study77

Nightlife61

Affordability35

Near campusTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing82% furnished likelihood

239 Majors St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

4 bed · 3.5 bath · 1.9 mi from campus · 2,996 sq ft · Single Family

$9,495/mo

~$2,374/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

53/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $10,634/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~40 min

~15 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$9,495/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,374/mo

If split evenly

Study85

Nightlife50

Affordability35

Near campusGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly96% furnished likelihood

101 Peach Ter, Unit BR2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.9 mi from campus · Condo

$1,650/mo

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63/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 72Est. $1,848/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~35 min

~15 min bike · ~17 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,650/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study78

Nightlife63

Affordability72

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing65% furnished likelihood

218 Highland Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3 bed · 2 bath · 1.9 mi from campus · 1,655 sq ft · Single Family

$8,000/mo

~$2,667/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

46/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $8,960/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~36 min

~15 min bike · ~22 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$8,000/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,667/mo

If split evenly

Study67

Nightlife69

Affordability35

Near campusGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing20% furnished likelihood

306 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3 bed · 2 bath · 2.0 mi from campus · 2,000 sq ft · Single Family

$5,500/mo

~$1,833/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

46/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $6,160/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~40 min

~16 min bike · ~19 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$5,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,833/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife74

Affordability35

Grocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing86% furnished likelihood

901 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 2 bath · 2.0 mi from campus · 1,095 sq ft · Single Family

$2,849/mo

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Student Housing Match

59/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $3,191/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~42 min

~16 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,849/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study88

Nightlife62

Affordability56

Gym nearbyTransit accessNew listing56% furnished likelihood

124 Torrey Pine Ter, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3 bed · 2 bath · 2.0 mi from campus · 1,220 sq ft · Condo

$7,400/mo

~$2,467/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

45/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $8,288/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~37 min

~16 min bike · ~20 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$7,400/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,467/mo

If split evenly

Study74

Nightlife68

Affordability35

Grocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing63% furnished likelihood

119 Donna Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

5 bed · 3 bath · 2.2 mi from campus · 1,705 sq ft · Single Family

$9,600/mo

~$1,920/person split 5 ways

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Student Housing Match

42/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $10,752/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~41 min

~18 min bike · ~17 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$9,600/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,920/mo

If split evenly

Study72

Nightlife48

Affordability35

Grocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing93% furnished likelihood

125 Claremont Ter, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3 bed · 2 bath · 2.2 mi from campus · Townhouse

$4,200/mo

~$1,400/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

46/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 47Est. $4,704/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~43 min

~18 min bike · ~23 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,200/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,400/mo

If split evenly

Study70

Nightlife46

Affordability47

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing15% furnished likelihood

149 Hunolt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3 bed · 2 bath · 2.4 mi from campus · Single Family

$4,200/mo

~$1,400/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

47/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 47Est. $4,704/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~49 min

~19 min bike · ~17 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,200/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,400/mo

If split evenly

Study74

Nightlife66

Affordability47

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing12% furnished likelihood

200 Button St, Apt 63, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 525 sq ft · Apartment

$3,305/mo

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54/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 50Est. $3,702/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~47 min

~20 min bike · ~26 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,305/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study93

Nightlife49

Affordability50

Coffee nearbyNew listing32% furnished likelihood

322 Trescony St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Multi-Family

$3,750/mo

~$1,875/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

50/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 53Est. $4,200/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~49 min

~20 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,750/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,875/mo

If split evenly

Study76

Nightlife49

Affordability53

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing18% furnished likelihood

200 Button St, Apt 48, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 686 sq ft · Apartment

$3,499/mo

~$1,750/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

51/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $3,919/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~46 min

~20 min bike · ~19 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,499/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,750/mo

If split evenly

Study77

Nightlife59

Affordability56

Coffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing63% furnished likelihood

200 Button St, Apt 36, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 686 sq ft · Apartment

$3,820/mo

~$1,910/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

51/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 52Est. $4,278/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~45 min

~20 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,820/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,910/mo

If split evenly

Study81

Nightlife61

Affordability52

Grocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing62% furnished likelihood

1203 Mission St, Ste 20, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2 bed · 2 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 1,175 sq ft · Single Family

$4,500/mo

~$2,250/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

45/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 43Est. $5,040/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~45 min

~20 min bike · ~20 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,500/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,250/mo

If split evenly

Study72

Nightlife50

Affordability43

Grocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing14% furnished likelihood

200 Button St, Apt 143, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 525 sq ft · Apartment

$2,750/mo

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Student Housing Match

57/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 58Est. $3,080/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~48 min

~20 min bike · ~23 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,750/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study92

Nightlife78

Affordability58

Grocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing91% furnished likelihood

200 Button St, Apt 83, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 450 sq ft · Apartment

$2,850/mo

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Student Housing Match

49/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $3,192/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~49 min

~20 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,850/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study72

Nightlife68

Affordability56

Gym nearbyTransit accessNew listing26% furnished likelihood

200 Button St, Apt 87, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 450 sq ft · Apartment

$2,810/mo

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Student Housing Match

57/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $3,147/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~45 min

~20 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,810/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study93

Nightlife64

Affordability57

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing86% furnished likelihood

200 Button St, Apt 23, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed · 1 bath · 2.5 mi from campus · 525 sq ft · Apartment

$3,155/mo

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Student Housing Match

52/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 52Est. $3,534/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~47 min

~20 min bike · ~24 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,155/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study84

Nightlife45

Affordability52

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing68% furnished likelihood

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