Price shown is Base Rent. Residents are required to pay: At Application: Application Fee($50.00/applicant, Nonrefundable); Monthly: Renters Liability Insurance-3rd Party(Varies); Trash-Hauling(Varies, Per Installment); Utility-Billing Admin Fee($6.30/unit, Per Installment); Electric(Usage-Based, Per Installment); Gas(Usage-Based, Per Installment); Water/Sewer(Usage-Based, Per Installment). Please visit the property website for a full list of all optional and situational fees. Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
Special offerOff-campus housing
The Hilltop - Student Housing
363 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Special offer! Price shown is Base Rent, does not include non-optional fees and utilities. Review Building overview for details.
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
Entire unit 1 bd, 1 ba | 657 | Now | $3,545 |
Shared room 1 bd, 1 ba | 657 | Now | $3,545 |
Entire unit 1 bd, 1 ba | 818 | Now | $4,045 |
Entire unit 2 bd, 1 ba | 818 | Now | $4,445 |
Entire unit 2 bd, 1 ba | 823 | Now | $4,595 |
Entire unit 2 bd, 1 ba | 836 | Now | $4,595 |
What's special
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Sat: | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Sun: | Closed |
Facts, features & policies
Policies
Lease terms
- 9 months, 11 months
Pets
Cats
- Allowed
- 2 pet max
- $50 monthly pet fee
Dogs
- Allowed
- 2 pet max
- $50 monthly pet fee
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
- 7/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of The Hilltop - Student Housing?
The Hilltop - Student Housing has a walk score of 48, it's car-dependent.
What is the transit score of The Hilltop - Student Housing?
The Hilltop - Student Housing has a transit score of 31, it has some transit.
What schools are assigned to The Hilltop - Student Housing?
The schools assigned to The Hilltop - Student Housing include Westlake Elementary School and Pacific Collegiate Charter School.
What neighborhood is The Hilltop - Student Housing in?
The Hilltop - Student Housing is in the 95060 neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA.
What are The Hilltop - Student Housing's policies on pets?
A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. This building has monthly fee of $50 for cats. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has monthly fee of $50 for dogs.
