Forms and Resources
- Looking for Housing
Resources that help you effectively search for rental housing in Santa Cruz county - Living In / Moving In / Moving Out
Resources for renters and landlords during tenancy - Rental Laws / Rental Agreements
California Civil Codes and local ordinances pertinent to renters and landlords
Various resources that relate to many legal aspects of renting a room or unit in Santa Cruz
Additional Rental Resources
- Local Property Managers and Apartment Complexes (PDF)
- Motel Housing Partnership Program details
- Participating Motels
- Santa Cruz Sentinel Online
- Rent.com
Important Motel Housing Partnership Program Details:
Some motels offer a rental agreement for the entire academic year. We recommend that students visit more than one motel to make the most appropriate personal selection.
- Students must provide a rental application with references
- Applications are available at the Community Rentals Office and on line: Rental Application
- Most rentals are on a month-to-month agreement, terminated by either party with 30-day written notice. Please note: Some motels require a 3-4 month minimum stay
- All rooms are furnished with bed/s, a dresser, a table, chairs
- Students provide their own bedspread/comforter and linens, unless otherwise noted.
- Most motels provide a microwave and refrigerator, micro-fridge, or a kitchenette
- Some motels allow students to bring their own microwave and refrigerator
- Motels provide once or twice weekly cleaning service that includes vacuuming and cleaning the bathroom
- Laundry facilities are nearby or on-site
- All motels are near a bus stop
- No pets of any kind, no electrical cooking appliances, hot plates, electric skillets, steamers, etc. are allowed in the rooms unless approved by motel management ahead of time
- No BBQs are allowed at any time, unless the motel has a BBQ on-site
Beachview Inn
50 Front Street
Santa Cruz CA 95060
Phone: 831-426-3575
FAX: 831-421-9218
BeachviewInn@yahoo.com
Available September 20, 2011 through March 23, 2012. To stay until June 14th at spring rates contact the hotel for details.
Note: Three month minimum stay preferred but not required.
- 10 units available for students
- Single with queen bed
Rent $850, Deposit $850 - Double with queen bed
Rent $900, Deposit $900
Cozy Inn nestled in the beach and wharf area. Rooms furnished with television (free HBO and cable), queen bed, and all items noted above. Microwave and refrigerator included. Individual controls their own air conditioning and heating. Free wireless internet. Complimentary continental breakfast everyday. Best of all, twice a week cleaning of room provided.
Telephone: free local calls, long distance service billed collect or on credit card
Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831-429-1221
FAX: 831-515-3399
tracy@continentalinnsantacruz.com
Available: September 1st, 2011 through June 1st, 2012
- 19 units available for students
- Single room with queen bed and a private bath
Rent $850, Deposit $250
The Continental Inn provides rooms furnished with all items noted above, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and iron. Included are satellite TV, free high speed DSL, a telephone, and weekly cleaning service. Blankets, pillows and towel are also provided.
Harbor Inn
645 Seventh Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831-479-9731
FAX: 831-479-1067
info@harborinnsantacruz.com
Available: September 15th, 2011 through June 1st, 2012 and
longer with approval
- Queen or full bed and a shared bath
Rent $600, Deposit $500 - Queen or full bed, a sink and a shared bath
Rent $650, Deposit $500 - Queen bed, kitchenette and a private bath
Rent $850, Deposit $500
In addition to the above listed amenities, the Harbor Inn will provide furniture, blankets, linens, towels, a coffee maker, fridge, a hot plate (on request), a microwave, weekly cleaning service and free WiFi. Located close to the beach. No noise after 10:30 p.m.
Travelodge Riviera
619 Riverside Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831-423-9515
FAX: 831-423-1159
kenblala@yahoo.com
Available: September 1st, 2011 through June 2nd, 2012. Note: 3-month minimum stay required
- 40 units available for students
- Combination of singles, doubles, kitchenettes
Single occupancy:
- 1 bedroom suite with microfridge
Rent $800 Deposit $800 - 1 bedroom without microfridge
Rent $700 Deposit $700
Double occupancy:
- 2-bedroom suite with microfridge
Rent $895 Deposit $895 - 1-bedroom with kitchenette
Rent $895 Deposit $895 - 2-bedroom apartment with 3 beds
Rent $1200 Deposit $1200
Facility information:
Telephone with local calls billed at
$.05 per minute; long distance service billed
to credit card. Free wireless Internet.
In addition to all items noted above, kitchenettes are furnished with stove, refrigerator, dining table, and chairs. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, patio area with picnic tables and BBQ all included.
Other:
Laundry facility nearby