# The Sands

> The Sands, Santa Cruz, CA: 2 units from $2,599/mo. See this building's full price history, tracked daily for every unit. 1BR from $2,599, 2BR from $2,999.

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![The Sands apartments in Santa Cruz, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16087?w=1200)

Updated November 9, 2026 at 12:06 a.m. PT

4.6 (16 reviews) [Official Website](http://www.sands-apts.com/) [(833) 680-0931](tel:%28833%29 680-0931)

Live pricing, refreshed November 9, 2026 at 12:06 a.m. PT

2

Units Listed

$2,599

Starting at

$2,799

Average

$2,999

Highest

$6.19

Per Sq Ft

[PRO](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/): Avg Days Listed

How does this compare? [View Santa Cruz 95060 rent trends](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/trends/95060/)

Beds

## Pricing by Bedroom

1 Bed

$2,599

from $2,599 · 1 units

~418 sqft avg

2 Bed

$2,999

from $2,999 · 1 units

~487 sqft avg

## Price Breakdown

### Rent by Unit

### Price vs. Square Footage

## Price History

Lines hold the last known price between updates. Diamond markers show changes in quote terms.

Timeframe

### Property Price Trend

### Recorded building rent history

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-07-07 | 3,765 |
| 2026-07-10 | 3,765 |
| 2026-07-11 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-12 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-13 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-14 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-16 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-17 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-18 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-19 | 2,999 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-03 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-05 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-06 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-07 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-08 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-09 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-12 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-16 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-17 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-21 | 3,720 |
| 2026-08-22 | 3,250 |
| 2026-08-26 | 3,250 |
| 2026-08-28 | 3,250 |
| 2026-08-29 | 3,250 |
| 2026-08-30 | 3,250 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,250 |
| 2026-09-04 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-05 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-07 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-08 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-09 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-10 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-11 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-12 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-13 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-14 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2,899 |
| 2026-09-18 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-21 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-22 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-23 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-24 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-25 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-26 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-27 | 3,720 |
| 2026-09-29 | 3,720 |
| 2026-10-02 | 3,720 |
| 2026-10-05 | 3,720 |
| 2026-10-09 | 2,999 |
| 2026-10-12 | 2,999 |
| 2026-10-13 | 2,999 |
| 2026-10-14 | 2,999 |
| 2026-10-16 | 3,280 |
| 2026-10-17 | 3,280 |
| 2026-10-22 | 3,043 |
| 2026-10-23 | 3,043 |
| 2026-10-24 | 3,043 |
| 2026-10-25 | 3,043 |
| 2026-10-26 | 2,983 |
| 2026-10-27 | 3,190 |
| 2026-10-28 | 3,190 |
| 2026-10-29 | 3,190 |
| 2026-10-30 | 3,190 |
| 2026-10-31 | 2,910 |
| 2026-11-01 | 2,910 |
| 2026-11-02 | 2,910 |
| 2026-11-03 | 2,910 |
| 2026-11-04 | 2,910 |
| 2026-11-06 | 2,799 |
| 2026-11-08 | 2,799 |
| 2026-11-09 | 2,799 |

## Estimated Building Revenue

Observed Lease Revenue

$2,570/mo

from 1 tracked lease; not enough coverage yet for a whole-building estimate

Effective Rent on New Leases

$2,570

vs $2,799 current asking ($229 negotiation gap)

### Recent Lease Activity

3 units tracked; 1 assumed leased, 2 listed now

See which units leased, when they left the market, and the rent they leased at.

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## Property Intelligence

How is this calculated?

Negotiation Leverage Score (0-100)

Based on 5 observable signals from the property's listing data:

- +30 pts: 15+ units currently listed

- +25 pts: Active move-in specials

- +20 pts: Deep discounts (>$150/mo off)

- +15 pts: 5+ distinct floor plans

- +10 pts: 25+ units listed

All signals come directly from the property's own listings. Occupancy and building size appear only in the Estimated Building Revenue section, and only when the building size is stated by the property or our unit-level observation history is deep enough to model it.

Listed Units

2

Limited availability

2 floor plans

Move-in Specials

0

No active promotions

Negotiation Leverage

Limited leverage

The available listings show few signs of room to negotiate.

### Price vs. Santa Cruz 95060

Neighborhood

[The Hilltop](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/the-hilltop-santa-cruz-ca/): $1,200

[Pacific Shores](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/pacific-shores-santa-cruz-ca/): $1,546

[Cypress Point Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/cypress-point-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,300

[The Breakers](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/the-breakers-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,350

[Hidden Creek Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/hidden-creek-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,350

[San Lorenzo Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/san-lorenzo-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,550

The Sands

$2,599

[Chestnut Street Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/chestnut-street-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,677

[Riverfront Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/riverfront-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,689

[1010 Pacific](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/1010-pacific-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,829

[Anton Pacific](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/anton-pacific-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,951

Comparing 11 apartments in Santa Cruz 95060. Click any bar to view that building.

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## Available Units

Sort

2 units

Select a unit to see its price history and link to the rental site.

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 12

$2,599/mo

418 ft² · $6.22/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Contact for availability

2 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 15

$2,999/mo

487 ft² · $6.16/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Dec 30, 2026

| Unit | Floor Plan | Bed/Bath | Sqft | Price | $/Sqft | Available | Listed | Details |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 | | 1bd / 1ba | 418 | $2,599 Starting base rent | $6.22 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 15 | | 2bd / 1ba | 487 | $2,999 Starting base rent | $6.16 | Dec 30, 2026 | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |

## Train activity

### Loud train activity

Freight line 619 ft away · 2 trains/day

- Daytime only (2 trains)

- Crossing 619 ft away. Horns expected during the day.

- Operator: SPP

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City Club

## Resident Notes & Access Codes

Real tips from people who lived at this property: what leasing and daily living are actually like, plus the gate, parking, and entry codes you only learn once you move in. [See all Santa Cruz, CA notes](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/resident-access/)

No resident notes for this property yet.

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### Santa Cruz 95060 Rent Trends

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