We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Experience the essence of Santa Cruz living at Chestnut Street apartments in Santa Cruz, CA. Choose from our selection of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes for rent including multilevel, townhome-style floor plans. Our charming, seaside-inspired exteriors welcome you home to comfortable residences that feature efficient layouts and ample storage space. Select homes extend your living space outdoors with your own private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, you will enjoy manicured barbecue and picnic areas as well as two enclosed dog parksall in proximity to the beach. Just outside our grounds, enjoy proximity to all the best of Santa Cruz. In addition to notable beaches, you will find a charming town rich with history, academics, and stunning natural landscapes. When it's time to travel outside of our area, highways 1, 9, and 17 will easily take you to the Peninsula and beyond. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
Special offer
Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 Unit F138 1 bd, 1 ba | 650 | Now | $2,837 |
Unit I102 1 bd, 1 ba | 650 | Aug 31 | $2,967 |
Unit C115 1 bd, 1 ba | 650 | Aug 27 | $2,969 |
 Unit E132 2 bd, 1 ba | 900 | Now | $3,889 |
Unit E227 2 bd, 1 ba | 900 | Now | $3,929 |
 Unit C217 2 bd, 1.5 ba | 1,040 | Now | $3,949 |
 Unit B206 2 bd, 2.5 ba | 1,070 | Now | $4,139 |
What's special
Comfortable residencesTwo enclosed dog parksPrivate patio or balconyEfficient layoutsSeaside-inspired exteriorsAmple storage space
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon: | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Tue: | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Wed: | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Thu: | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Fri: | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Property map
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Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Outdoor common areas
- Barbecue: Barbecue Area
- Picnic Area
Security
- Night Patrol: Courtesy Patrol
Services & facilities
- On-site Maintenance
- Online Rent Payment: Online Resident Portal
- Pet Park
Policies
Lease terms
- We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Pet essentials
- DogsAllowedMonthly dog rent$75Dog deposit$500
- CatsAllowedMonthly cat rent$50Cat deposit$500
Restrictions
Dogs: A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.
Cats: A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
Additional details
Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Pet amenities
Pet Park
Special Features
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
Neighborhood: 95060
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Some TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Biker's ParadiseNear Chestnut Street
- Boardwalk Bowl, offering bowling by the beach with league bowling, live music and karaoke throughout the week, is just a 5-minute drive.
- Several colleges are nearby, including Oakes College and University of California, Santa Cruz, both within a 10-minute drive.
- Saturn Café, known for the Space Cowboy veggie burger, and Stagnaro Brothers, popular for Givanni's famous Cioppino, are both 10 minutes on foot.
- The True Olive Connection, a gourmet grocery market with specialty olives, sea salts and skin care products, is only a 10-minute walk.
Nearby schools in Santa Cruz
Bay View Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.7 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10Student Progress Rating
9/10Mission Hill Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.6 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
9/10Santa Cruz High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.3 miles10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10College Readiness Rating
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of Chestnut Street?
Chestnut Street has a walk score of 90, it's very walkable.
What is the transit score of Chestnut Street?
Chestnut Street has a transit score of 49, it has some transit.
What schools are assigned to Chestnut Street?
The schools assigned to Chestnut Street include Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.
What neighborhood is Chestnut Street in?
Chestnut Street is in the 95060 neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA.
What are Chestnut Street's policies on pets?
To have a cat at Chestnut Street there is a required deposit of $500. This building has monthly fee of $50 for cats. To have a dog at Chestnut Street there is a required deposit of $500. This building has monthly fee of $75 for dogs.
