This new and spacious 3 bedroom plus office/den and 2 bathroom home is a renter's dream come true. While a short drive to Whole Foods, Staff of Life, The Buttery, and Santa Cruz downtown, it provides fast access to all freeways should you have to commute to work. It is one of a total of four townhouse-style homes, all located off May Avenue near Market and the Branciforte Creek
The home features a reversed floorplan. One large bedroom, a full bathroom with walk-in shower and the home office are located downstairs off a spacious lobby with a coat closet. Upstairs are two more bedrooms as well as another large bathroom with a shower over the tub. One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet, while all other bedrooms have medium sized or a large closet. The open floorplan provides for a multitude of layouts for the residents. The kitchen has maple cabinets, quartz countertops, and all white appliances (electric oven and stove, dishwasher, microwave hood as well as a full sized fridge).
There is a large, south facing deck off the living room as well as a smaller balcony towards the backside of the home, adding to the large airy feeling, just like the vaulted ceilings do. The home is built very energy efficient with an on-demand hot water heater, heat pump for AC & Heat etc. Washer and dryer are being provided. All flooring throughout is waterproof LVT flooring. All windows are double-paned with window coverings provided by the landlord.
The home has a large two car garage, as well as a small, locked, storage room for bikes, surfboards etc. NEM 2.0 Solar Panels are installed on the home, allowing for an energy credit for the full amount generated by the solar panels. The garage is also equipped with a stubbed 220V outlet and at the tenant's expense, an EV charger can be added.
We approve applicants who have a household income of three times the monthly rent amount (sorry, no cosigners), good credit (625 min. credit score) and positive landlord and/or employer references. Applicants cannot have any record of bankruptcies in the last two years or any previous unlawful detainers.
We require a separate application for any resident over the age of 18 who will be living at this residence. We also require any resident under the age of 18 to be identified as well.
Our office participates in the Pet Screening service, ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A PROFILE EVEN IF THERE ARE NO PETS IN THE HOME. Utopia Management: https
utopiamanagement.
DRE 01197438.
Townhouse for rent
$3,500/mo
448 May Ave #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
1,500sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available Wed Oct 29 2025
Cats OK
-- A/C
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
-- Heating
What's special
Smaller balconyLarge two car garageReversed floorplanLarge south facing deckHome officeCoat closetQuartz countertops
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Lots of natural light, Microhood, None-Tenant Responsibility, Refrigerator/Freezer, Walk In Closet, two stories
Details
- Parcel number: 00833227
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/3/2025 | Price change | $3,500-10.3%$2/sqft |
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9/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,900-2.4%$3/sqft |
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12/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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11/9/2023 | Price change | $3,995-4.9%$3/sqft |
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10/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,200$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |