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The Sands

304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Property Summary

This gated apartment community in Santa Cruz offers a classic beach bungalow aesthetic. Residents enjoy a location just steps from the beach and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with convenient access to local shopping and dining. The community provides on-site maintenance and bilingual staff. Individual homes feature modern upgrades, including wood-look flooring and gas ranges, with select units offering private patios and skylights. Parking options include reserved permit spaces, and the community is pet-friendly.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,720/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

The unit

Checked 21 hours ago

$3,720 /mo
2 bd · 1 ba · 487 ft² · Unit 21
Available Oct 16

How the rent compares

This building, 2 bd$3,720
Within 3 mi median$3,700

Source · 187 active 2-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 comparisonAverage

Within 1% of the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 187 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessBelow average

22.0 mi straight-line distance to Ohlone-Chynoweth Station

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · Zillow · checked Aug 9, 2026

Amenities

  • Gated Community
  • Maintenance
  • Parking
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
  • Refrigerator
  • Patio

What's Around

  • Transit
    Ohlone-Chynoweth Station · 22.0 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Beach Market · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    208 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Poets Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    San Jose State University · 26.6 mi

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.

Source · Zillow · checked Aug 9, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

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

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Ohlone-Chynoweth Station is 22.0 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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