Welcome to 511 California Avenue, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the highly desirable Westside Santa Cruz neighborhood. Offering 852 square feet of living space on a spacious lot, this home combines comfort, convenience, and coastal charm.
Property Features:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- 852 sq. ft. of interior space
- Large, fenced backyard ideal for pets, gardening, or outdoor entertaining
- Pet-friendly (upon approval)
- No smoking
- Flexible lease term: 6 to 12 months
Location Highlights:
Situated in the heart of Westside Santa Cruz, this home offers easy access to everything the area is known for. Enjoy being within walking distance to popular restaurants, local wineries and breweries, boutique shopping, and the bus line to UCSC. You're also just minutes from scenic beaches, hiking and biking trails, and the vibrant Santa Cruz downtown.
This property provides the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Santa Cruz.
Contact us today to schedule a showing or learn more about leasing opportunities at 511 California Avenue.
Tenant pays its own utilities. Pet-friendly (upon approval). No smoking. Flexible lease term: 6 to 12 months.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$4,200/mo
511 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
852sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Hookups laundry
Detached parking
Wall furnace
What's special
Spacious lotLarge fenced backyard
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Storage, WD Hookup
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 852 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Wall, Pet Park
Details
- Parcel number: 00411207
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200+10.5%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 11/1/2022 | Price change | $3,800-5%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 10/6/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,000+70.2%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 1/21/2015 | Listing removed | $2,350$3/sqft |
Source: Portola Property Management | ||

