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Summary
Perched on a hill on Santa Cruz's westside, The Hilltop offers a classic apartment experience with a focus on outdoor space. With a sprawling 9-acre property, you'll find yourself close to UCSC, beaches, and the Boardwalk, making this a great spot for students, young professionals, or anyone who loves the Santa Cruz lifestyle. Recent renovations bring modern touches to these spacious units, and the on-site amenities like the pool and BBQ area add to the community feel.
Quick highlights: Scenic ocean & canyon views · Sprawling 9-acre property · Close to UCSC & beaches · Outdoor BBQ area & lounge · Renovated interiors.
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★ Best fit for youAvailable · today · most relevant
Unit Shared — $3,545/mo
1 bd 1 ba 657 ft²
Lowest-priced unit available now.
Available
17
Range
$3,545 – $4,595
Lease
12 months
Move-in
Available Sep 12
Available Units (17)
2 Bedrooms (11)
Unit B4 Double
2 bd
1 ba
818 ft²
Available Now
$4,445
Unit Entire
2 bd
1 ba
818 ft²
Available Now
$4,445
Unit Entire
2 bd
1 ba
818 ft²
Available Now
$4,445
Unit B4 Double
2 bd
1 ba
818 ft²
Available Sep 1
$4,445
Unit Entire
2 bd
1 ba
818 ft²
Available Sep 1
$4,445
1 Bedroom (6)
★ Recommended for you
Unit Shared
1 bd
1 ba
657 ft²
Available Sep 12
$3,545
Unit A4 Triple
1 bd
1 ba
657 ft²
Available Sep 12
$3,545
Unit Shared
1 bd
1 ba
657 ft²
Available Sep 12
$3,545
Unit Entire
1 bd
1 ba
657 ft²
Available Sep 12
$3,545
Unit Entire
1 bd
1 ba
657 ft²
Available Sep 12
$3,545
The fine print
Policies & Fees
Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed
Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$50
Monthly fees
Pet rent$50/mo
Other fees
Late fee$150
What renters say
Reviews
Reviews
2.9
Review Summary
- Residents appreciate the helpful staff, convenient location, and nice amenities at The Hilltop.
- However, several residents report issues with outdated units, maintenance problems, and unresponsive management.
- 2.9 stars across 143 reviews.
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Danielle
4 months ago
My experience with Hilltop as a future tenant has been very good so far! Leasing with them was straightforward, and any questions we had were answered quickly. They are communicative and easy to sched...
K
Kat H
3 weeks ago
Living at Hilltop has been great! The staff is attentive and I like the location since it is close to campus. The amenities are also really nice. Looking forward to warmer days so we can relax by the ...
What's included
Amenities
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Disposal
- Garbage Disposal
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Range
Location