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Emerald Bay Apartments

2500 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Property Summary

Located on an 8-acre site in mid-county Santa Cruz, this community offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes. The property features a gated setting with a courtesy patrol, a children's playground, a basketball court, and a picnic area. Residents have access to a large on-site laundry facility with full-size washers and dryers. Individual homes include newer kitchen appliances, quartz countertops, and walk-in closets, with select units offering private patios or balconies. The community is non-smoking and pet-friendly, with professional on-site management and 24/7 on-call maintenance available.

Renter brief

At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,706/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked yesterday

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 705 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,706/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
    Available Now
    $3,381/mo
  • 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,030 ft²
    Available Now
    $3,933/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,706
Within 3 mi median$2,942

Source · 176 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

8% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 176 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessBelow average

19.7 mi straight-line distance to Snell Station

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1972

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Playground
  • Private Bathroom
  • Basketball Court
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Picnic Area

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$40

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Reviews

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3.9
Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the well-maintained apartments, grounds, and helpful staff, particularly the office manager Zoila.
  • The apartments offer a safe environment.
  • However, some find the rules to be restrictive.
  • 3.9 stars across 29 reviews.
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Paul F Pelkey
8 months ago
Google
It was one of the best places I lived at being disabled having a ground floor unit with all the amenities an amazing maintenance service amazing and the senior sectionthey did everything they did ever...
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Charisse Winguard
10 months ago
Google
Mom lives there and the rules suck! Update: mom has moved back into these Apts. And I must say the updates to the apartments are really nice...good job! You have earned a couple more stars 👍🏾

What's Around

  • Transit
    Snell Station · 19.7 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Mel's Market · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    93 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Winkle Farm Park · 0.3 mi
  • University
    San Jose State University · 24.6 mi

Questions renters ask about this building

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Snell Station is 19.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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