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Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom...


1140 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA

2 Bed
2 Bath

1,386 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Jan. 1st
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,200
1386 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Utopia Management Inc.
Unit 08
$4,200
Available Jan 1st, 2026
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Description

Ocean views, sunsets and fresh air: this is an Ocean front top floor unit located in a small, 9 unit complex on East Cliff Drive. The property is located four houses down from the beach, and a stone's throw away from Seabright beach.
Step inside to uncover a spacious layout designed for comfort and functionality. The kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, in addition to the built- in oven and glass cooktop. It also offers an abundance of cabinet space and beautiful granite countertops.
There are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Both bedrooms are very good sized and each have a walk-in closet. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a large vanity and walk in shower. The second bathroom is off the hallway with a shower over the tub.
The open floorplan living room and dining room are bathed in natural light and afternoon sun. Perched atop the Seabright cliff, its large windows and private deck offer unobstructed panoramic oceanfront views and the Boardwalk!
The home comes with designated, spacious storage space and off-street parking for one car. There are two guest parking spots as well. The building has a shared laundry room and an EV charging station. The home has forced-air heating.
We approve applicants who have a household income of three times the monthly rent amount (sorry, no cosigners), good credit (625 min. credit score) and positive landlord and/or employer references. Applicants cannot have any record of bankruptcies in the last two years or any previous unlawful detainers.
We require a separate application for any resident over the age of 18 who will be living at this residence. We also require any resident under the age of 18 to be identified as well.
Our office participates in the Pet Screening service, ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A PROFILE EVEN IF THERE ARE NO PETS IN THE HOME. Utopia Management: https://utopiamanagement.com/properties/rental-listings-santa-cruz-ca or 831.580.1111.
DRE 01197438.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (831) 580-1111
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Cruzio Holdings, LLC 1000.0 1000.0
AT&T Inc. 1000.0 1000.0
Comcast Corporation 400.0 10.0
AT&T Inc. 100.0 20.0
Etheric Networks, Inc. 80.0 80.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$151,200
per year
Rent report

Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive Rent vs. Santa Cruz Average

 Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive      Santa Cruz Average
2BR
$4,200
$3,717
$0
$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600

Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive is asking 13% more than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz.

If you upsized to an average priced Santa Cruz 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 33% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Santa Cruz 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 42% less per month.

Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive provides 61% more square footage than the average Santa Cruz 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive
2BR $4,200 $3.00 $12,600
Santa Cruz Average
Studio $2,133 $4.90 $6,398
1BR $2,609 $3.00 $7,826
2BR $3,717 $4.30 $11,152
3BR $5,546 $3.50 $16,638
4BR $7,767 $3.70 $23,300

Availability in Santa Cruz

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 52 2BR units on the market in Santa Cruz. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
4% 24% 49% 20% 4%
Available Units in Santa Cruz
Studio 4
1BR 26
2BR 52
3BR 21
4BR 4
Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Telecare Santa Cruz Phf 1.62 mi.
Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz/Soquel 2.33 mi.
Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz 2.49 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Santa Cruz Fire Department 1.1 mi.
Central Fire Protection District Of Santa Cruz County 1.5 mi.
Branciforte Fire Protection District 1.81 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on January 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1,386 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Charming Ocean Front, Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 2-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive has a 2 bedroom unit starting at $4,200.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 1140 E Cliff Dr in Santa Cruz, CA. It's 1.1 miles east from the center of Santa Cruz.
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