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PLEASE NOTE: ISI Santa Cruz list of rentals here below is free to help international students and our ISI Santa Cruz volunteers.
We do not guarantee the information below so PLEASE CHECK everything yourself carefully with anyone you are renting from or to. Housing in Santa Cruz area is usually expensive and due to recent legal restrictions is getting harder to find. Please follow all applicable rental laws and treat others with respect and fairness. Email Peggy any info updates.
PLEASE NOTE: ISI Santa Cruz list of rentals here below is free to help international students and our ISI Santa Cruz volunteers.
We do not guarantee the information below so PLEASE CHECK everything yourself carefully with anyone you are renting from or to. Housing in Santa Cruz area is usually expensive and due to recent legal restrictions is getting harder to find. Please follow all applicable rental laws and treat others with respect and fairness. Email Peggy any info updates.
Aug 15, 2023
Room or House for rent (semi furnished)
For students
$1200 to $1600 for a room or
$4200 for the whole 3 bedroom and one bathroom unit.
Very new house at excellent location by the bus station of Bay Street and National Street, near UCSC and beach.
Contact Jason at (510) 701-0079 or email [email protected] for more information.
Chinese
近大学及海边的三房一卫生间房子出租。房子新，环境好，交通生活便利。公交车站就在房子旁边。地址在Bay Street 和National Street 交界处。价格是整套房$4200。单房出租的价格是根据房间大小从$1200到$1600。有意者请发短信（510）701-0079；或微信联系jy2357839。
Room or House for rent (semi furnished)
For students
$1200 to $1600 for a room or
$4200 for the whole 3 bedroom and one bathroom unit.
Very new house at excellent location by the bus station of Bay Street and National Street, near UCSC and beach.
Contact Jason at (510) 701-0079 or email [email protected] for more information.
Chinese
近大学及海边的三房一卫生间房子出租。房子新，环境好，交通生活便利。公交车站就在房子旁边。地址在Bay Street 和National Street 交界处。价格是整套房$4200。单房出租的价格是根据房间大小从$1200到$1600。有意者请发短信（510）701-0079；或微信联系jy2357839。
Sept 14 2021: New listings
more expensive units, but if you share the cost, may be worthwhile -- Peggy
Here is a weekly updated website for Average rental prices in Santa Cruz
as of Sept 13, 2 Bedroom average is:
Westside $3,826
Eastside $3,320
Downtown Santa Cruz $3,947
Average rental prices per person 2021 is approx $1,200
Available November 1 2021
Cowell’s Beach Paradise
near Bay St. & West Cliff Dr.
Best beginner surfing spot in Santa Cruz! Half-block from scenic West Cliff and Cowell’s Beach stairs. Great for sabbaticals and families. House shares the private backyard of the landlord family,. We are seeking harmonious tenants to share our home property in a happy neighborhood.
2BR 1BA, 800sf ADU. $3,200 month-to-month for 1-2 adults. Additional $100/month per additional adult. Rental includes 2 parking spots in driveway, use of hot tub, lawn, ping-pong, sitting area, trampoline, BBQ, surfboards, wetsuits, outdoor shower, storage sheds.
Renter pays for own internet/cable, plus utilities (gas & electric, water/sewage)
WALK Ten minutes to Lighthouse & Wharf, 15 minutes to Boardwalk, 20 minutes to downtown.
4 blocks to UCSC buses and 10 minute bike ride to UCSC bike shuttlebus,
Easy BIKE rides to downtown, West Cliff, Westside shops, Natural Bridges and Wilder Ranch state parks.
All rooms with East-facing windows look onto backyard, West windows adding light. Wall-mounted TVs
LIVING AREA with sofa set. Stocked KITCHEN with refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, 4-seat dining table & chairs.
2 BEDROOMS: Full size & Twin bunk beds, cabinets, built-in marble study desks.
BATHROOM has two marble sinks, glass enclosed bath/shower combo.
email to landlord Margaret [email protected] for more info
more expensive units, but if you share the cost, may be worthwhile -- Peggy
Here is a weekly updated website for Average rental prices in Santa Cruz
as of Sept 13, 2 Bedroom average is:
Westside $3,826
Eastside $3,320
Downtown Santa Cruz $3,947
Average rental prices per person 2021 is approx $1,200
Available November 1 2021
Cowell’s Beach Paradise
near Bay St. & West Cliff Dr.
Best beginner surfing spot in Santa Cruz! Half-block from scenic West Cliff and Cowell’s Beach stairs. Great for sabbaticals and families. House shares the private backyard of the landlord family,. We are seeking harmonious tenants to share our home property in a happy neighborhood.
2BR 1BA, 800sf ADU. $3,200 month-to-month for 1-2 adults. Additional $100/month per additional adult. Rental includes 2 parking spots in driveway, use of hot tub, lawn, ping-pong, sitting area, trampoline, BBQ, surfboards, wetsuits, outdoor shower, storage sheds.
Renter pays for own internet/cable, plus utilities (gas & electric, water/sewage)
WALK Ten minutes to Lighthouse & Wharf, 15 minutes to Boardwalk, 20 minutes to downtown.
4 blocks to UCSC buses and 10 minute bike ride to UCSC bike shuttlebus,
Easy BIKE rides to downtown, West Cliff, Westside shops, Natural Bridges and Wilder Ranch state parks.
All rooms with East-facing windows look onto backyard, West windows adding light. Wall-mounted TVs
LIVING AREA with sofa set. Stocked KITCHEN with refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, 4-seat dining table & chairs.
2 BEDROOMS: Full size & Twin bunk beds, cabinets, built-in marble study desks.
BATHROOM has two marble sinks, glass enclosed bath/shower combo.
email to landlord Margaret [email protected] for more info
Available October 1, 2021
Bay & King St. neighborhood One-bedroom apartment attached to the Landlord's home. Rent is $2,800 per month
Home is 2 blocks from the bus stop at the corner of Bay and King Streets. Close to UCSC campus. The apartment is only 2 years old and very nice. and I am looking for a 1 year lease. I also require a $4,000 deposit. Contact Donna if interested [email protected]
Bay & King St. neighborhood One-bedroom apartment attached to the Landlord's home. Rent is $2,800 per month
Home is 2 blocks from the bus stop at the corner of Bay and King Streets. Close to UCSC campus. The apartment is only 2 years old and very nice. and I am looking for a 1 year lease. I also require a $4,000 deposit. Contact Donna if interested [email protected]
ONGOING --
I have access to a list of rental announcements generated by and for UCSC staff, faculty and visiting graduate students and postdocs only. It is updated weekly. Contact Peggy individually if you want to received the latest list, after I confirm that you qualify as an actual international student /scholar at UCSC.
I have access to a list of rental announcements generated by and for UCSC staff, faculty and visiting graduate students and postdocs only. It is updated weekly. Contact Peggy individually if you want to received the latest list, after I confirm that you qualify as an actual international student /scholar at UCSC.
Posted August 19, 2021--
by Elisabeth (ISI volunteer)
So far I have found all of my housing in Santa Cruz via 4 Facebook groups, and two of them are UCSC affiliated.
by Elisabeth (ISI volunteer)
So far I have found all of my housing in Santa Cruz via 4 Facebook groups, and two of them are UCSC affiliated.
- Santa Cruz Housing: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454999854729837
- Housing Santa Cruz for Rent and for Sale: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342322422616630
- UCSC Housing, Sublets & Roommates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ucscunofficialhousing
- University of California, Santa Cruz Housing, Sublets, & Roommates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450196305292286
TEMPORARY HOUSING --
If you need tempoary housing when you first arrive, as well as UCSC's University Town Center,
we recommend an inexpensive motel to stay at is
Capri Motel booking.com website 337 Riverside Ave. Santa Cruz 95060. (831) 426-4611
Owners are Daxa and Kurt Patel (friends of Peggy's) and prices are one of lowest in town, and will give a small discount if you tell them you are with Int'l Students Inc.. It is close to the Beach Boardwalk and easy walk to downtown and metro bus station with buses to UCSC.
Cliff Crest Inn 407 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz rents rooms, short and long term to visiting UCSC scholars & students. Contact owners Adriana & Constantine Gheriger (831)427-2609 or Cell phone:(831)252-1057
RENTAL HOUSING
ISI does NOT arrange rental housing, just gives you information. You must arrange your own housing.
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
If you need tempoary housing when you first arrive, as well as UCSC's University Town Center,
we recommend an inexpensive motel to stay at is
Capri Motel booking.com website 337 Riverside Ave. Santa Cruz 95060. (831) 426-4611
Owners are Daxa and Kurt Patel (friends of Peggy's) and prices are one of lowest in town, and will give a small discount if you tell them you are with Int'l Students Inc.. It is close to the Beach Boardwalk and easy walk to downtown and metro bus station with buses to UCSC.
Cliff Crest Inn 407 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz rents rooms, short and long term to visiting UCSC scholars & students. Contact owners Adriana & Constantine Gheriger (831)427-2609 or Cell phone:(831)252-1057
RENTAL HOUSING
ISI does NOT arrange rental housing, just gives you information. You must arrange your own housing.
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
- ISI's national website advice
- Craig's List is the most popular webpage to find rentals and sublet housing.
- Apartment Guide for Santa Cruz
- UCSC housing office arranges on campus housing in undergraduate Dorms, Graduate Student Housing, Family Student Housing and Faculty Housing.
- UCSC works with www.Places4Students for Rental Housing listings for community and off-campus rentals who especially want UCSC students and scholars
PAST LISTINGS
you can check if they are available again
Available December 2019 --
1 furnished room $1000 / 110ft2 - Room for Rent, Live Oak, eastside Santa Cruz private room, shared bathroom and kitchen. All utilities included. Parking on driveway. Female prefer to be compatible with existing tenant. Students welcome to apply. One person only. No pets. contact Angie <[email protected] or [email protected] . Click to See pictures
Available Summer 2019
rent: $700/month A very nice sized furnished bedroom with a queen size bed. mini size refrigerator microwave oven, desk, available wifi, heater in the shape of a fireplace. Sliding glass door that opens up to a balcony. Contact: Sue S., home owner, Scotts Valley 831-461-1002
rent: $700/month A very nice sized furnished bedroom with a queen size bed. mini size refrigerator microwave oven, desk, available wifi, heater in the shape of a fireplace. Sliding glass door that opens up to a balcony. Contact: Sue S., home owner, Scotts Valley 831-461-1002
Available summer 2019
Single bedroom rental for one female person in family home, with 2 children
Address: 1573 Pesce Way Santa Cruz CA 95062
rent: $ 1000 per month deposit: $ 1000
Uilities included. Laundry access, available designated parking.
Lots of yard, very quiet neighborhood.
Shared bathroom with another UCSC female student, shared kitchen with family, assigned storage area for some stuff. no pets.
Bus access Capitola Road Bus 69 or may also catch bus on Brommer St. Route 66 both within walking distance.
Contact Angie if interested 831-265-2987.
Single bedroom rental for one female person in family home, with 2 children
Address: 1573 Pesce Way Santa Cruz CA 95062
rent: $ 1000 per month deposit: $ 1000
Uilities included. Laundry access, available designated parking.
Lots of yard, very quiet neighborhood.
Shared bathroom with another UCSC female student, shared kitchen with family, assigned storage area for some stuff. no pets.
Bus access Capitola Road Bus 69 or may also catch bus on Brommer St. Route 66 both within walking distance.
Contact Angie if interested 831-265-2987.
Available September 2018
Share apartment with owner, older female landlord
$950/month including utilities and kitchen privileges
Harbor Oaks Circle next to 7th Avenue on the way to the Yacht Harbor and overlooking Jose Park
perfect for a single female.
Contact Susan Bass (831) 475-1280 334-2102 [email protected]
Share apartment with owner, older female landlord
$950/month including utilities and kitchen privileges
Harbor Oaks Circle next to 7th Avenue on the way to the Yacht Harbor and overlooking Jose Park
perfect for a single female.
Contact Susan Bass (831) 475-1280 334-2102 [email protected]
Available Oct. 9, 2017
Private bedrooms with en suite private bathroom in a beautiful home with beautiful garden available immediately. The home is a heritage landmark and previously run as the top boutique hotel in Santa Cruz (google "Adobe on Green" for photos and description). All utilities are included including very high speed (200Mbps) internet. 5 minute walk from downtown and 4 minute walk to Bus #10 stop to UC-Santa Cruz. Free, dedicated parking spot is also included which is inside the property (not on the street) so much safer. Free laundry facilities also included. Two room types are available:
$1500/month (all inclusive) for single person in a private room with private bath on 1st floor
$1900/month (all inclusive) for a couple in secluded master bedroom with additional twin sofa bed in an alcove suite on 2nd floor (very suitable for a mature couple, one of whom wants to be close to downtown but the other needing good access to the University)
Please contact Edward Sun at 650-888-9220 by phone or text for a viewing.
Private bedrooms with en suite private bathroom in a beautiful home with beautiful garden available immediately. The home is a heritage landmark and previously run as the top boutique hotel in Santa Cruz (google "Adobe on Green" for photos and description). All utilities are included including very high speed (200Mbps) internet. 5 minute walk from downtown and 4 minute walk to Bus #10 stop to UC-Santa Cruz. Free, dedicated parking spot is also included which is inside the property (not on the street) so much safer. Free laundry facilities also included. Two room types are available:
$1500/month (all inclusive) for single person in a private room with private bath on 1st floor
$1900/month (all inclusive) for a couple in secluded master bedroom with additional twin sofa bed in an alcove suite on 2nd floor (very suitable for a mature couple, one of whom wants to be close to downtown but the other needing good access to the University)
Please contact Edward Sun at 650-888-9220 by phone or text for a viewing.
Available September 1, 2017
3 BR, 1 1/2 BA cozy furnished home for rent in Westside Santa Cruz near University. 4 blocks to the ocean and grocery store. 1/2 block to bus stop. $3000/month plus utilities. Includes deck with barbecue grill and patio furniture, washer/drier. One-year lease.
Contact Seth Schapiro [email protected]
3 BR, 1 1/2 BA cozy furnished home for rent in Westside Santa Cruz near University. 4 blocks to the ocean and grocery store. 1/2 block to bus stop. $3000/month plus utilities. Includes deck with barbecue grill and patio furniture, washer/drier. One-year lease.
Contact Seth Schapiro [email protected]
Available April 2017
Apartment for rent, approx $2,000/month range, depending on # of renters
Click for details and contact
Apartment for rent, approx $2,000/month range, depending on # of renters
Click for details and contact
(Taken 8/1/17 Available July 1)
Capitola, for single female age 25 or older
$1,000/month for Master bedroom in home shared with female landlord and her dog.
5 minute walk to bus stops with connectons to either UCSC or Cabrillo College
contact Julie Johnson [email protected] 831 419-6337
Link to Craigslist ad
Capitola, for single female age 25 or older
$1,000/month for Master bedroom in home shared with female landlord and her dog.
5 minute walk to bus stops with connectons to either UCSC or Cabrillo College
contact Julie Johnson [email protected] 831 419-6337
Link to Craigslist ad
(Taken 3/2017, check back later in 2018)
Available Feb 2017, to share with current renter
Currently in process of being rented to a single male with his 5 year old son. He is looking to rent second bedroom for $1,275 plus util, in the 2-bedroom house in private backyard of owner's home.
$2,800 for single person,
$3,100 - $3,500/month for sharing (depending on # of people renting) beautiful area
4 blocks from Bay St. busstop with 10 minutes bus route to UCSC.
4 blocks from Bay St. & West Cliff Dr. Great location near the beach and walking distance to downtown and busses. Possibility to share bedrooms and split rent for $775/month each person. NO smoking, NO pets.
Contact the manager Luke [email protected] (831) 419-1905 for more information.
Contact Peggy if you want me to give you a reference.
Available Feb 2017, to share with current renter
Currently in process of being rented to a single male with his 5 year old son. He is looking to rent second bedroom for $1,275 plus util, in the 2-bedroom house in private backyard of owner's home.
$2,800 for single person,
$3,100 - $3,500/month for sharing (depending on # of people renting) beautiful area
4 blocks from Bay St. busstop with 10 minutes bus route to UCSC.
4 blocks from Bay St. & West Cliff Dr. Great location near the beach and walking distance to downtown and busses. Possibility to share bedrooms and split rent for $775/month each person. NO smoking, NO pets.
Contact the manager Luke [email protected] (831) 419-1905 for more information.
Contact Peggy if you want me to give you a reference.
Available April 1, 2017
"This 1B/1B Apartment (525 sq.ft) is located in 200 Button Street, Santa Cruz. It is nestled in a convenient location close to Hwy 1/9/17, 2 miles from UCSC campus, and minutes away from downtown and public transportation. The apartment features fantastic floor plan with a spacious closet, kitchen, with stylish built-ins, bath with shower. The community also has children's playgrounds and swimming pool. The apartment has been newly remodeled with beautiful contrasting paint colors, upgraded fixtures, and new modern carpets. It is also a pet-friendly apartment!
If anyone is looking for a short-term lease, it is Minimum three-month lease term till June 30th 2017
$1850/month. They are more than welcome to rent the apartment longer if they like.
If anyone is interested and would like to know more information, please feel free to contact Ruby at [email protected]."
"This 1B/1B Apartment (525 sq.ft) is located in 200 Button Street, Santa Cruz. It is nestled in a convenient location close to Hwy 1/9/17, 2 miles from UCSC campus, and minutes away from downtown and public transportation. The apartment features fantastic floor plan with a spacious closet, kitchen, with stylish built-ins, bath with shower. The community also has children's playgrounds and swimming pool. The apartment has been newly remodeled with beautiful contrasting paint colors, upgraded fixtures, and new modern carpets. It is also a pet-friendly apartment!
If anyone is looking for a short-term lease, it is Minimum three-month lease term till June 30th 2017
$1850/month. They are more than welcome to rent the apartment longer if they like.
If anyone is interested and would like to know more information, please feel free to contact Ruby at [email protected]."
Available January 2017
Bedroom to rent in Felton for single female only, in room of family home. (best if you have a car)
For more information , email: [email protected]
Bedroom to rent in Felton for single female only, in room of family home. (best if you have a car)
- 8 miles (20 mins) to UCSC
- 13 miles to Cabrillo College
- Quiet neighborhood & on street free parking
- Furnished room
- Wifi included
- Shared bathroom-- female applicants only
- dog on premise
- No smoking
- Share kitchen space with Christian family
- Month to month lease available during school months ONLY (their son returns home from college in summer)
For more information , email: [email protected]
Available December, 2016
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium near Mission & Western for rent
$2,700/month contact Seabea Goph (831) 854-7708 [email protected]
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium near Mission & Western for rent
$2,700/month contact Seabea Goph (831) 854-7708 [email protected]
Available September 13, 2016
Room to rent for single, female, international student in home of ESL instructor. $850.00. Pretty, furnished, 144 sq. ft. bedroom and shared bath. Utilities included. In Scotts Valley. 5 min. walk to bus stop and 20 min. to Santa Cruz downtown metro. Walk to stores, food, & hiking in very safe area. Our family previously hosted international student for over 6 years. We have 1 small dog & 1 cat. Please call or email: Susan (510)610-5186 [email protected] We look forward to meeting you!
Room to rent for single, female, international student in home of ESL instructor. $850.00. Pretty, furnished, 144 sq. ft. bedroom and shared bath. Utilities included. In Scotts Valley. 5 min. walk to bus stop and 20 min. to Santa Cruz downtown metro. Walk to stores, food, & hiking in very safe area. Our family previously hosted international student for over 6 years. We have 1 small dog & 1 cat. Please call or email: Susan (510)610-5186 [email protected] We look forward to meeting you!
Available short term through year October, December
A very nice house in West Cliff area has vacation 2 rental units in back of the house, possible for short term rentals.. During the winter months--
Cottage rents for $3200 per month https://www.vrbo.com/705954link to the carriage house listing on VRBO https://www.vrbo.com/489303
Carriage House for $3800.
Those prices may be too steep for UCSC affiliates, but if not, the owner would love to welcome an international student!
Calendars for both units are current on the VRBO sites. Both are generally available for the month of October and December, and throughout the first part of next year for several months in a row. Best for one or two people, but either can accommodate a third person on a sofa sleeper for a short period of time. Dedicated, off-street parking for one car, each property. Strictly non-smoking, both units.Thanks so much, contact Khristina directly
A very nice house in West Cliff area has vacation 2 rental units in back of the house, possible for short term rentals.. During the winter months--
Cottage rents for $3200 per month https://www.vrbo.com/705954link to the carriage house listing on VRBO https://www.vrbo.com/489303
Carriage House for $3800.
Those prices may be too steep for UCSC affiliates, but if not, the owner would love to welcome an international student!
Calendars for both units are current on the VRBO sites. Both are generally available for the month of October and December, and throughout the first part of next year for several months in a row. Best for one or two people, but either can accommodate a third person on a sofa sleeper for a short period of time. Dedicated, off-street parking for one car, each property. Strictly non-smoking, both units.Thanks so much, contact Khristina directly
Available through rental agency
St. Charles Court Apartment House -- 408-865-1217
available. 902 - 2d Street, Santa Cruz (Location on Beach Hill, near Boardwalk/wharf)
St. Charles Court Apartment House -- 408-865-1217
available. 902 - 2d Street, Santa Cruz (Location on Beach Hill, near Boardwalk/wharf)
[taken Available Sept] for FEMALE renter -- I have an attached studio with a kitchenette available now. I'm a professional single mom with two teenage daughters so I'm looking for a female student to rent to.
A room (120 sq feet ) with a kitchenette about the same size. The bathroom and laundry is up three stairs and three feet into the house. House is on Pesce Way which is in the upper harbor area, on a cul-de-sac, walking distance to the bus line. The beach and harbor are also walking distance from the house. Simpkins Community Swim center is also walking distance from the house.
The attached studio is $1,100/month unfurnished or $1,200 furnished. I am a female physician single parenting two teenage daughters and am looking for a female renter. Would love to have an International student live with us. contact Tasha Turzo
A room (120 sq feet ) with a kitchenette about the same size. The bathroom and laundry is up three stairs and three feet into the house. House is on Pesce Way which is in the upper harbor area, on a cul-de-sac, walking distance to the bus line. The beach and harbor are also walking distance from the house. Simpkins Community Swim center is also walking distance from the house.
The attached studio is $1,100/month unfurnished or $1,200 furnished. I am a female physician single parenting two teenage daughters and am looking for a female renter. Would love to have an International student live with us. contact Tasha Turzo