Santa Cruz Student Accommodation

Find and book student housing in Santa Cruz at uhomes.com. Browse and find the right student accommodation for you in Santa Cruz based on your preferences. These include private student properties in Santa Cruz, which include student apartments, shared and En-suite rooms, and student studios. All these properties offer fully furnished apartments with modern facilities such as communal lounge areas, games areas, study rooms, swipe card laundry, fully equipped gyms, BBQ areas and much more.
Students looking for this type of private accommodation in Santa Cruz should visit the Student Housing website to compare the various options and choose the best Santa Cruz student accommodation. Go find your roommate! For affordable student housing in Santa Cruz, most students choose to book affordable student apartments such as Chestnut Street, Pacific Shores Apartments, 1010 Pacific Apartments, Hilltop Apartments (Furnished) and The Hilltop Apartments

Houses in Santa Cruz

Can I go to Santa Cruz and see the house before deciding to sign?

Try not to. It is best to move in directly after arriving in the United States. Then, the closer the school starts, the higher the rent, and there is no good housing left around the school. Therefore, students, please decide the time you sign according to your actual situation.

If I want to study abroad in Santa Cruz, when should I start looking for a house?

Starting from January, if you see a suitable house during this period, you should apply as soon as possible; if you don’t find a suitable house, you can wait. But if it's May or June, do it as soon as possible. The longer you delay, the fewer cost-effective options available. After August, there are few housing options available.

What documents should I bring when checking in?

Please bring your passport, I-20, payment receipt, credit card, check, etc. Please note that the property does not accept cash.

When renting a house in Santa Cruz, can I cancel the lease at any time after signing the lease?

You may not. Generally speaking, the lease will take effect immediately after it is signed, and neither party can terminate the lease in advance. According to the relevant laws of the United States, if the tenant has signed a long-term lease, he/she shall bear the rent for the entire lease term. Even if he/she is forced to move out, the landlord still has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent.

What is the average cost of renting a house for students in Santa Cruz?

There are many options for renting in Santa Cruz, and the prices vary depending on the house you choose. If you apply for an apartment, you can usually pay $1400 to $1600 for a one-room apartment, including all the expenses. If you apply for a multi-bedroom apartment and share it with other students, your fee can be controlled at $700 to $900, while your roommate will pay a little more.

How long is the lease term of a student apartment in Santa Cruz?

The most typical student apartment lease period is generally 12 months, starting in August or September and ending in July or August of the following year. A small number of apartments offer semester leases (5 months or 6 months), 10-month leases (end at the end of May of the following year), or leases that end in July and August (no limit on the start time). More often the case, for a lease period of less than 12 months, the apartment will charge an additional monthly short-term rental fee, ranging from $30-100 dollars per month.

Do I need to submit a deposit certificate for the total rent during the lease period when renting a house in Santa Cruz?

It is normal for some individual landlords or apartments to require students to submit a deposit certificate of the total rent during the lease term.

Can I rent a room with a balcony in Santa Cruz to dry clothes on the balcony?

You may not. Many states in the United States have passed laws prohibiting people from drying clothes outdoors, even in their own backyard, because it looks unsightly, affects the environment, and reduces the property value of the community.

Are the student apartments in Santa Cruz furnished?

Most apartments in Santa Cruz are unfurnished, so you will need to purchase furniture before you move in. You can choose to order some furniture from Amazon in advance, or you can choose to buy it as soon as you arrive in Santa Cruz.

What are the general steps to follow when applying for student housing in Santa Cruz?

The application steps for an apartment are mainly divided into: filling in the application form -> submitting the application form -> personal background check -> sending the apartment contract -> reading the contract carefully -> signing -> payment

What should you pay attention to when renting a house in Santa Cruz?

Is the room number, key, etc. correct and is the apartment fully equipped with all the facilities provided? If possible, we suggest that you take a picture of the check-in list and submit it to the apartment together with the check-in list, so that both parties can retain a copy of evidence to protect themselves.

What should I pay attention to when subletting in Santa Cruz?

It is recommended to confirm with the second lessor and the apartment party the procedures required to complete the sublease and ensure that you are no longer legally responsible for the previous contract. If it is a private sublease, students should pay more attention to: 1) These are private actions, without any legal effect; 2) If found, the apartment is likely to hold you responsible. In view of the risks associated with private subletting, please negotiate with the tenant in advance to protect your own interests.