The Sands Apartments

304 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Last Updated: 3 Days Ago

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$2,720 - $3,715	1 - 2 Beds	1 - 2	1 Bath	1 Bath	414 - 609 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

1 bed 1 bath

$2,720

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 414 - 456 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 20

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

$2,720

414 Sq. Ft.

6/20/25

2 bed 1 bath

$3,299 - $3,715

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 487 - 609 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

$3,299

487 Sq. Ft.

Now

$3,510

487 Sq. Ft.

6/28/25

$3,715

609 Sq. Ft.

8/1/25

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

6, 9, 12

Property Information

Built in 1935
22 units / 1 story

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

Administrative Fee
$0
Application Fee
$52

Property Highlights

Electronic Payments Accepted
Bilingual Management
Bungalow Charm
Established Landscape
Modern Fixtures*
Resident Events
Security Lighting
Beautiful Wood Look Flooring*
Exterior Lighting
Private Patio In Select Homes
Sunny Skylight in Select Homes
Two-Toned Updated Paint*
Bike Rack
Steps From World Famous Beach Boardwalk
Unique Upgrades*
Close To Shopping & Entertainment
Flexible Lease Terms
Credit Cards Accepted
Minutes From The Beach
Modern Upgrades
Premium Plank Flooring*
Ice Cold Refrigerators & Freezers
Online Payments Available

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Skylights
Smoke Free

Community Features

Gas Range
Gated
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Walk-Up

Nearby Colleges & Universities

UC Santa Cruz	Drive: 13 min (5.1 mi)
Cabrillo College	Drive: 12 min (7.1 mi)

Eat & Drink

Groceries

Coffee

Banks

Shopping

Fitness

Points of Interest

Area Scores

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Active

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

Transit

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

45 min Drive

Airport

Monterey Regional

53 min Drive

Moving to Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Sands Apartments proximity to River Walk Plaza, Pacific Square, and Soquel Ocean Center. River Walk Plaza is 1.2 miles away, and Pacific Square is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 48, The Sands Apartments has some transit, including 10 transit stops within 45.6 miles. Transit options include Winchester Station and Downtown Campbell Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Sands Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Airports

Living in Beach Hill provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 47 minutes from The Sands Apartments. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 43.3 miles away.

Schools

New Horizons School

Grades K-4

Private

Out of 10

Bay View Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Out of 10

Spring Hill School

Grades PK-6

Private

Out of 10

Mission Hill Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

Out of 10

Gateway School

Grades K-8

Private

Out of 10

Opal Cliffs

Grades K-8

Public

Out of 10

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

Out of 10

Delta Charter

Grades 9-12

Charter

Out of 10

Santa Cruz High

Grades 9-12

Public

Out of 10

Harbor High

Grades 9-12

Public

Out of 10

French Unlimited

Grades 7-12

Private

Out of 10

GreatSchools Rating

About The Sands Apartments

Welcome home to The Sands in sunny Santa Cruz, California. You will find our beautiful community located just steps to world class surfing locations, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, shopping centers and restaurants. We are an easy commute to Silicon... Valley and major schools such as UCSC and Cabrillo College. Whether it is going downtown, relaxing at one of the sunny beaches in Santa Cruz or strolling along the San Lorenzo River, you will always be close to home!

The Sands is a gated community with classic Santa Cruz beach bungalow charm. If you are looking for a pet friendly community in Santa Cruz, look no further! Now your pet has the opportunity to relax by your side and enjoy all the comforts of your home.

Welcome home to The Sands in sunny Santa Cruz, California. You will find our beautiful community located just steps to world class surfing locations, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, shopping centers and restaurants. We are an easy commute to Silicon Valley and major schools such as UCSC and Cabrillo College. Whether it is going downtown, relaxing at one of the sunny beaches in Santa Cruz or strolling along the San Lorenzo River, you will always be close to home!

The Sands is a gated community with classic Santa Cruz beach bungalow charm. If you are looking for a pet friendly community in Santa Cruz, look no further! Now your pet has the opportunity to relax by your side and enjoy all the comforts of your home.

The Sands Apartments is an apartment community

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