This bright and inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom is perfectly situated between downtown and Seabright, within walking distance to each and a short distance to The Boardwalk, Main Beach.
Other conveniences include:
Highway 17 Access: Skip the cross-town crawl. You are positioned for a quick, seamless jump onto Hwy 17, making Bay Area commutes as painless as possible.
UCSC Proximity: Just a short drive or bike ride to the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus or an easy walk to the bus line.
Key Features:
Spacious Layout: Two well-sized bedrooms with ample natural light.
Functional Living: A clean, updated bathroom and a kitchen layout optimized for home cooking.
Local Vibes: Situated in a neighborhood that captures the true spirit of Santa Cruz living.
Listed for rent by Amber Grewer Real Estate
DRE# 01346361
Owner pays water, sewer and garbage, tenant pays all other utilities.
No smoking.
One off street parking space.
Apartment for rent
$2,850/mo
Fees may apply
522 Riverside Ave APT 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
868sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
None laundry
Off street parking
Wall furnace
What's special
Spacious layoutClean updated bathroom
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 10:44pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,850+1.8%$3/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Listing removed | $2,800$3/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,800+3.7%$3/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$3/sqft |
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| 12/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,700-5.3%$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gault Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Ark Independent Studies SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi

