Housing Rental information
Welcome international students and scholars!
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
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
- 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 Housing service also has rental listings for community and off-campus rentals who especially want UCSC students and scholars
ISI referred Housing Rental List
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. Average prices of room rentals 2016 is $900 -$1,200 but likely will 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. Average prices of room rentals 2016 is $900 -$1,200 but likely will Please follow all applicable rental laws and treat others with respect and fairness. Email Peggy any info updates.
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.
Available January 7, 2020 -- 2 Bedroom house, 1 Bathroom, Lower Westside SC, near West Cliff , 4 blocks from Bay St. busstop to UCSC in shared backyard of Landlord. $3,000/month plus utilities for up to 4 people. Partially furnished. No smoking, quiet, harmonious clean tenants wanted! month-to-month rental. Contact Margaret mpollar1@ucsc.edu
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 <anmanegdeg@gmail.com or vladimanegdeg@gmail.com . 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 s.bass1940@gmail.com
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 s.bass1940@gmail.com
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 sethschap@gmail.com
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 sethschap@gmail.com
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 jjjewels333@gmail.com 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 jjjewels333@gmail.com 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 lukep128@yahoo.com (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 lukep128@yahoo.com (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 rwan20@ucsc.edu."
"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 rwan20@ucsc.edu."
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: ekb2sned@sbcglobal.net
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: ekb2sned@sbcglobal.net
Available December, 2016
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium near Mission & Western for rent
$2,700/month contact Seabea Goph (831) 854-7708 Seabea@seabea.com
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium near Mission & Western for rent
$2,700/month contact Seabea Goph (831) 854-7708 Seabea@seabea.com
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 tsburkesfo@aol.com 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 tsburkesfo@aol.com 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)
[past rental)
Available sometime after January
A large room in a family home. private patio, shared bath, use of all the house (2350 sq ft, 4 bedrooms)
$1400/month, everything included... use of house, utilities, washer, dryer and the occasional dinner!
Prefer older male. House is also shared with my son, age 30 who works quietly from home in film, so he uses the two smaller back bedrooms, one for sleep and the other as an office. I have a very friendly Old English Bulldog and a 14 year old cat, who stays mainly in my room and the patio, so whomever comes would need to be without pets. The dog rules the downstairs and the cat upstairs with a gate in-between! Thanks much.. Jennifer (831)345-6223
Available sometime after January
A large room in a family home. private patio, shared bath, use of all the house (2350 sq ft, 4 bedrooms)
$1400/month, everything included... use of house, utilities, washer, dryer and the occasional dinner!
Prefer older male. House is also shared with my son, age 30 who works quietly from home in film, so he uses the two smaller back bedrooms, one for sleep and the other as an office. I have a very friendly Old English Bulldog and a 14 year old cat, who stays mainly in my room and the patio, so whomever comes would need to be without pets. The dog rules the downstairs and the cat upstairs with a gate in-between! Thanks much.. Jennifer (831)345-6223
[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
[taken, Available Sept 1]
I have two rooms becoming available in my house on Sept 1st for $900/month. I live on the west side near West Cliff drive, walking distance to a bus stop and Safeway. I also have two sons living here ages 12 and 14 and a dog who is very sweet. I can email you photos of the house and the room
Thank you, Monica 831-332-9569 mislahi@yahoo.com
I have two rooms becoming available in my house on Sept 1st for $900/month. I live on the west side near West Cliff drive, walking distance to a bus stop and Safeway. I also have two sons living here ages 12 and 14 and a dog who is very sweet. I can email you photos of the house and the room
Thank you, Monica 831-332-9569 mislahi@yahoo.com
[ past rental, check if available]
Room in home in Aptos, next to busstop on route to downtown Santa Cruz Metro Station. Contact Carol Hill for information. Carol Hill hillsmill@gmail.com (831) 295-5090
Room in home in Aptos, next to busstop on route to downtown Santa Cruz Metro Station. Contact Carol Hill for information. Carol Hill hillsmill@gmail.com (831) 295-5090
[past rental check if available ] Room(s) to rent for international students in home of an ISI volunteer
I have 3 bedrooms available by June 1, 2015, call me, 831-334-4915 or email me. Thank you!
$800 per room for single student. Utililities included
near 41st Ave and Capitola Road, Capitola.
2 minutes walk from Capitola Mall and busstop to Santa Cruz downtown metro
Walk to many stores: CVS, RiteAid, McDonalds, Target etc. Very safe area, owner lives there since 1995, been hosting international students many years with good feedback, very hospitable.
Ideal for Cabrillo students, but can also work for UCSC students/scholars
Please contact Leti Jimeno 831-334-4915 visible351@yahoo.com
I have 3 bedrooms available by June 1, 2015, call me, 831-334-4915 or email me. Thank you!
$800 per room for single student. Utililities included
near 41st Ave and Capitola Road, Capitola.
2 minutes walk from Capitola Mall and busstop to Santa Cruz downtown metro
Walk to many stores: CVS, RiteAid, McDonalds, Target etc. Very safe area, owner lives there since 1995, been hosting international students many years with good feedback, very hospitable.
Ideal for Cabrillo students, but can also work for UCSC students/scholars
Please contact Leti Jimeno 831-334-4915 visible351@yahoo.com
[ past rental, check if available] for sublet, near UC Santa Cruz campus and downtown Santa Cruz:
Clean, Sunny, Quiet. Available March 15, 2015.
Perfect for visiting UCSC academic or grad student. This is a sublet, month to month agreement, not for long term tenant.
Mature, responsible individual welcome to clean, sunny, furnished bedroom in a very quiet non-smoking house. Eight minute walk to bus to UCSC campus, 20 minute walk to the base of campus, 10 minute walk to downtown. Non-smokers only. Share house with professional woman (homeowner) and 1 cat.
Contact Sara at saraisen33@gmail.com
Clean, Sunny, Quiet. Available March 15, 2015.
Perfect for visiting UCSC academic or grad student. This is a sublet, month to month agreement, not for long term tenant.
Mature, responsible individual welcome to clean, sunny, furnished bedroom in a very quiet non-smoking house. Eight minute walk to bus to UCSC campus, 20 minute walk to the base of campus, 10 minute walk to downtown. Non-smokers only. Share house with professional woman (homeowner) and 1 cat.
Contact Sara at saraisen33@gmail.com