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Charming Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located...


1140 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA

2 Bed
1 Bath

945 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Oct. 1st
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,700
945 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Utopia Management Inc.
Unit 06
$3,700
Available Oct 1st, 2026
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Cats Ok
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Description

Welcome to this charming top floor unit located in a 9-unit complex on East Cliff Drive. The property is located four houses down from the beach, and a stone's throw away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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.
There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Both bedrooms are a very good size, and each one has a large closet. The kitchen and living room have hardwood floors while both bedrooms have new carpet.
The home comes with a 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 Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$133,200
per year
Rent report

Charming Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive Rent vs. Santa Cruz Average

 Charming Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive      Santa Cruz Average
2BR
$3,700
$3,729
$0
$1,250
$2,500
$3,750
$5,000

Charming Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive is asking 1% less than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz.

If you upsized to an average priced Santa Cruz 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 29% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Santa Cruz 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 32% less per month.

Charming Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive provides 11% more square footage than the average Santa Cruz 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Charming Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive
2BR $3,700 $3.90 $11,100
Santa Cruz Average
Studio $1,933 $5.40 $5,798
1BR $2,822 $5.40 $8,467
2BR $3,729 $4.40 $11,186
3BR $5,243 $3.90 $15,730
4BR $7,025 $4.20 $21,075

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 41 1BR units on the market in Santa Cruz. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
7% 37% 35% 18% 2%
Available Units in Santa Cruz
Studio 8
1BR 41
2BR 39
3BR 20
4BR 2
Location
Nearby Colleges
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 October 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 945 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 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Charming Top Floor, 2 Bedroom 1-bathroom Apartment Located On East Cliff Drive has a 2 bedroom unit starting at $3,700.
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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