Santa Cruz CA Real Estate & Homes for Rent

3,895 /month Long-Term Tenancy Preferred Private -3 Bed | 2 Bath | Approx. Bonny Doone 15 Minutes to UCSC Enjoy serene living on a private acre in Santa Cruz in this newly built home. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, this brand-new 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers: - Spacious bedrooms with ample natural light - Modern bathrooms with updated fixtures - Open-concept kitchen and living area - Expansive outdoor space for gardening, pets, or relaxation

Santa Cruz/ West Cliff 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home with nice extra room for office or small bedroom. Walking distance to beach/boardwalk and downtown. Currently vacant so can accommodate immediate move in.

PLEASURE POINT SMALL BEACH COTTAGE - Ideal for one person! Come live in the heart of Pleasure Point. Park your car and walk to the beach, shops, cafes and restaurants. Relax in the cozy enclosed and private front yard or take your chair to the beach for a sunbathing or surf session. Ride your bike to Capitola for a sunset dinner. Newer appliances: refrigerator, stove, vent, new lighting, freshly painted inside. Monthly rent: $2,500 includes all utilities (water, garbage, PG&E). Locking gate in front yard. Storage shed included. Security deposit: $3,500. 1 year lease is preferred. Credit Score of 750+. No pets. Square footage approximate, not guaranteed. Available to show after 10/3/25. Available to rent after 10/8/25. Updated photos after 10/3/25. DO NOT DISTURB current tenants. Text/call agent with questions

Santa Cruz charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in a great mid county location. With 984 sq ft of living space on a spacious minimum lot size of 8,973 sq ft, this property offers ample outdoor room. The well-appointed kitchen features a gas cooktop, dishwasher, gas oven, and refrigerator, perfect for all your culinary needs. The residence boasts a combination of hardwood and vinyl/linoleum flooring, providing durability and ease of maintenance. Cozy up in the living area next to the fireplace during cooler evenings. Laundry needs are conveniently met with an in-home washer and dryer. This home is situated within the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. There is no cooling system, but the heating is efficiently managed by a wall furnace. While there is no family room or garage space, the dining area and eat-in kitchen provide suitable space for meals and gatherings. Pets ok on approval.

THIS HOME HAS 5 BEDS, 1 PULL OUT COUCH, 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, 3000 SF OF LIVING SPACE, AND INCREDIBLE SUNSET VIEWS, WITH FULL SUN EXPOSURE AMONGST REDWOOD TREES, FULL PRIVACY, PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, PRIVATE GATE ENTRANCE, 6 PERSON HOT TUB, AND CAN NEGOTIATE FOR 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE.

Beach Bliss Views Serenaded by Ocean Waves from Deck, Loft BR, Living/Dining Rooms of this darling Beach Chic 1,800 sf. cottage + 331 sf. Ocean View Deck offering S/S BBQ Grill & Alfresco seating for 10. Indoor Laundry Rm w/Samsung W/D, & FREE On Street Parking WITHOUT a Permit-NO GARAGE. Upstairs Sleeping w/7 Beds for 8 People, consisting of 3 Twin Beds in the 3rd floor Loft BR, 1 Twin Bed + 1 Double Trundle/Day Bed (2 Twin Mattresses) in the 2nd floor Hall BR, and 1 Cal. King sized "Pillow Top" Bed in the 2nd floor Master BR; WiFi, very basic Cable TV, 4 Samsung Smart TV's w/4 DVD's, 2 Baby Gates + Motion Sensored Exterior Lighting and Nightlights for Safety. Caressed between the Harbor Marina & the Boardwalk/Wharf - WALK EVERYWHERE! FURNISHED SHORT TERM RENTAL Sep-May Off Season rate w/min 31 day Lease of $9,800, + $275 once/month Cleaning/Sanitization Fee. $30 per Adult Applicant Credit Report Fee. Utilities, Wi-Fi, 5 TV's w/basic Cable TV, Furniture/Decor, Kitchen Pots/Pans, Small Appliances, & Tableware. *Towels/Bed Linens only Included for up to 1 month stays, almost all the same as when rented out as Vacation Rental June-Aug at $5k/week base rent. AVAILABLE only OCT-MAY at the Monthly Off Season Rate w/$9,800 deposit. June-Aug Rates remain at $725/Night w/4 Night Minimum.