Blackburn House Apartments

101 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Apartment building

Studio

Parking lot

Shared laundry

Available units

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Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Studio Studio, 1 ba 21 photos	--	Now	$1,925+

What's special

Parking areaGarden cottagesLandscaped groundsHistoric victorian era home

The Blackburn House Apartments consists of 32 rental units comprising 9 separate buildings on approximately one acre of landscaped grounds and parking area. The primary building is the historic, Victorian era home originally constructed circa 1860, by "Judge" William Blackburn the first judge and former mayor of Santa Cruz. The garden cottages were constructed circa 1950 and the two-story apartment building was built in 1981. The Blackburn House is within walking distance to Downtown Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Facts, features & policies

Building Amenities

Other

Shared: COMMUNITY LAUNDRY ROOM

Outdoor common areas

Garden

Patio

Security

Gated Entry

Services & facilities

On-Site Management

Online Rent Payment

Spanish Speaking Staff

Storage Space

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City

Unit Features

Appliances

Oven

Refrigerator: Refrigerator, stove

Flooring

Carpet

Tile

Heating

Other

Ideal Westside Location

Park Like Setting

Short Distance To Downtown And Beach

Storage Units Available With Some Apartments

Policies

Parking

Parking Lot

Lease terms

One year

Pet essentials

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Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Cats
Cats are not allowed

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Neighborhood: 95060

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Beach Access
Easy coastal access for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside relaxation.
College Nearby
Local university presence adds vibrancy, events, and youthful energy.
Outdoor Activities
Ample parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.
Local Breweries
Craft breweries and taprooms serve unique local flavors and gatherings.

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Zip code 95060 covers Santa Cruz’s westside, downtown, and the UC Santa Cruz hills, blending surf-town ease with a creative, eco-minded college vibe. Mornings often start cool and foggy with ocean breezes, clearing to sunny afternoons along West Cliff Drive, Natural Bridges, and Lighthouse Field. Downtown’s Pacific Avenue and Abbott Square host indie shops, the MAH, Kuumbwa Jazz, and the Catalyst, while the westside’s Swift Street Courtyard clusters tasting rooms, Humble Sea and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, West End Tap & Kitchen, Companion Bakeshop, and Verve and Cat & Cloud coffee. Everyday errands are simple with New Leaf Market and Safeway nearby, plus Toadal Fitness and neighborhood parks, including University Terrace dog park. Outdoor life rules—surfing Steamer Lane, coastal biking, and hikes in Pogonip and Wilder Ranch—yet it stays friendly for families, students, professionals, and pets. Per Zillow Rental Manager market trends in recent months, median asking rent sits around the mid-$3,000s, with most listings roughly from the high $2,000s to low $4,000s.