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Emerald Bay Apartments


2500 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz, CA

1 - 3 Bed
•
1 Bath

705 - 1,050 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Oct. 20th
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,706
705 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Community Affordable Housing Associates, LP
1BR
$2,706
Available Oct 20th, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,381
850 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: Community Affordable Housing Associates, LP
2BR
$3,381
Rented
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3 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,933
1050 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Community Affordable Housing Associates, LP
3BR
$3,933
Available Oct 20th, 2026
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
62
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score®
26
Some Transit
Bike Score®
96
Biker's Paradise
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $1,500
Property details
Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 3
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (831) 475-4606
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Cruzio Holdings, LLC 1000.0 1000.0
Comcast Corporation 400.0 10.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Etheric Networks, Inc. 80.0 80.0
Sonic Telecom, LLC 40.0 2.0
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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 Emerald Bay Apartments by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$97,400
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$141,600
per year
Rent report

Emerald Bay Apartments Rent vs. Santa Cruz Average

 Emerald Bay Apartments      Santa Cruz Average
1BR
$2,706
$2,822
$0
$950
$1,900
$2,850
$3,800
3BR
$3,933
$5,243
$0
$1,750
$3,500
$5,250
$7,000

Emerald Bay Apartments is asking 4% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz.

If you upsized to an average priced Santa Cruz 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 24% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Santa Cruz studio apartment, you would pay 46% less per month.

Emerald Bay Apartments provides 34% more square footage than the average Santa Cruz 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Emerald Bay Apartments
1BR $2,706 $3.80 $8,118
3BR $3,933 $3.70 $11,799
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

Cabrillo College Apartments

University of California-Santa Cruz

FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 2 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. The soonest move-in date is October 20, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 705 to 1,050 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 1 and 3 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?
Rent on available units ranges from $2,706 to $3,933. Emerald Bay Apartments has 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,706 and 3 bedroom units available starting at $3,933.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 2500 Soquel Dr in Santa Cruz, CA. It's 3.3 miles east from the center of Santa Cruz.
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