Delaware Apartments
New for the 2026-27 academic year!
Located near the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Swift Street on the Westside of Santa Cruz, the Delaware Apartments offer apartment-style living for upper division undergraduate students. This newly constructed community features one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with shared kitchens, living room/dining rooms, and bathroom(s). Enjoy modern interior finishes, full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, air conditioning, and lots of amenities. Bedrooms are mostly shared (doubles and triples) with a limited number of singles.
Overview
Apartment features
- One-, two-, and three-bedroom furnished apartments
- Single, double, and triple bedrooms
- Full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and garbage disposal
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Air conditioning
- Private stoop, patio, or balcony
Community details
- Newly constructed apartments with modern interior finishes
- Eligibility: Open to upper division students.
- Lease: 10-month contract, inclusive of winter and spring breaks, and extending through June
What’s included
- High-speed internet and utilities
- Parking for one vehicle per apartment
- Surfboard storage
Dining
- Meal plan not required (not included in housing contract)
- Voluntary meal plans available
Contract details
The contract period begins at the start of the academic year, is inclusive of the winter and spring breaks, and extends through the month of June. This provides students with convenient, continuous housing during the entire academic year.
Community living options
When you complete your housing application, you will have an opportunity to indicate interest in specific community living options.
Apartment gender options
Location: Delaware Apartments
LGBTQIA+ Housing: Open to all students, including students of all identities within the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. This option fosters an open and supportive living environment. Available only in mixed-gender areas.
Mixed-Gender Housing: Students of any gender live in the same apartment. Bedrooms are single-gender, while bathrooms may be designated mixed-gender with private toilet and shower stalls.
Single Gender Housing: Students of a single gender live together, with bathrooms primarily used by individuals who identify with that gender. Availability is based on demand, and may not be offered in all room types or theme options.
Campuswide Theme Housing
Campuswide Theme Housing options are open to all students and are centered around shared interests, academics, community engagement, and support.
Location: Various locations across campus.
Eligibility: Open to students of any college affiliation; a few supplementary questions are required in the housing application.
Amenities and nearby resources
The Delaware Apartments offer modern amenities and convenient access to nearby services and transportation.
Community spaces and resources
- Parking for one vehicle per apartment
- High-speed internet throughout the community
- Surfboard storage
- Easy access to Mission West neighborhood businesses, including groceries, restaurants, cafés, and shops
Staff and programming
Residential life staff support the community and help foster a welcoming living environment through programming and resources.
Transportation
The Delaware Apartments are located near major Santa Cruz METRO bus routes and bike paths, providing access to the UCSC campus and surrounding Santa Cruz neighborhoods.
Mail and contact info
Housing verification letter
After move-in, you can obtain a Housing Verification letter in the Housing Portal if you need to demonstrate that you currently live in UCSC university housing in order to open a bank account, obtain a driver’s license or identification card, or for any other need.
Finding the Delaware Apartments
Who to contact
The Delaware Apartments housing office
Questions about room and roommate assignments, or day-to-day residential life:
Phone: (831) 459-4388
Email: delawarehousing@ucsc.edu
UCSC Student Housing Services
Questions about housing application/contract records and room-and-board billing:
Email: housing@ucsc.edu