Studio Unit on Beach Hill With great Views and Location
Utilities, Water, Trash, Sewer,PG&E all included
Enjoy the perfect coastal lifestyle in this sunny and light-filled studio apartment, 1-bathroom unit located on Beach Hill. This charming 2nd-floor unit has been new refrigerator, newly repainted, new flooring throughout, upgraded bathroom and is move-in ready!
Home Features:
Full Kitchen with all essentials
Stunning Views overlooking the San Lorenzo River
Abundant Natural Light creating a warm and inviting space
Prime Beachside Location:
Only 2 blocks to Main Beach, the Wharf, and top restaurants
Easy access to Westcliff Drive for biking, surfing at Cowell's & Steamer Lane, and breathtaking sunsets
Just blocks away from shopping, restaurants, and nightlife in downtown Santa Cruz
Utilities, Water, Trash, Sewer,PG&E all included
Convenient access to UCSC, Wilder Ranch, the coast, and farmers' markets
This is beachside living at its best! Don't miss out on this amazing rental opportunity schedule a viewing today!
Refrigerator temporarily place in living area while flooring being completed and will be put back into the Kitchen.
Utilities included in rent.
Month to month after 6 month lease
Tenant will have good credit, verifiable income and verifiable credit history
515 3rd St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apartment building
Studio-1 bed
Available units
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What's special
New refrigeratorUpgraded bathroom
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: 95060
- Beach AccessEasy coastal access for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside relaxation.College NearbyLocal university presence adds vibrancy, events, and youthful energy.Outdoor ActivitiesAmple parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.Local BreweriesCraft breweries and taprooms serve unique local flavors and gatherings.
Zip code 95060 covers Santa Cruz’s westside, downtown, and the UC Santa Cruz hills, blending surf-town ease with a creative, eco-minded college vibe. Mornings often start cool and foggy with ocean breezes, clearing to sunny afternoons along West Cliff Drive, Natural Bridges, and Lighthouse Field. Downtown’s Pacific Avenue and Abbott Square host indie shops, the MAH, Kuumbwa Jazz, and the Catalyst, while the westside’s Swift Street Courtyard clusters tasting rooms, Humble Sea and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, West End Tap & Kitchen, Companion Bakeshop, and Verve and Cat & Cloud coffee. Everyday errands are simple with New Leaf Market and Safeway nearby, plus Toadal Fitness and neighborhood parks, including University Terrace dog park. Outdoor life rules—surfing Steamer Lane, coastal biking, and hikes in Pogonip and Wilder Ranch—yet it stays friendly for families, students, professionals, and pets. Per Zillow Rental Manager market trends in recent months, median asking rent sits around the mid-$3,000s, with most listings roughly from the high $2,000s to low $4,000s.
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Santa Cruz
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Ark Independent Studies SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 515 3rd St?
515 3rd St has a walk score of 90, it's very walkable.
What is the transit score of 515 3rd St?
515 3rd St has a transit score of 49, it has some transit.
What schools are assigned to 515 3rd St?
The schools assigned to 515 3rd St include Bay View Elementary School, Santa Cruz High School, and Ark Independent Studies School.
What neighborhood is 515 3rd St in?
515 3rd St is in the 95060 neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA.
