THIS SMALL STUDIO IS FOR SHORT-TERM ONLY, 3-6 MONTHS. FOR ONE PERSON ONLY. NO PETS.
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Available November 15, 2025
Short-term (3-6 mo), small, furnished, studio for rent in Live Oak/Pleasure Point. $1500/month. 220 SF.
This cute, 220 sq ft, completely separate from the main house, legal studio is four-year old construction and it’s available for one person. If you think tiny house living, you’ll be stoked. This studio is definitely small, but is ideal for someone who doesn’t have a lot of stuff with them. The ideal tenant is someone who is in the Santa Cruz area for a short time for work or school, who is a traveling healthcare worker or similar, whose house is under construction and they just need a place for a short time, or someone who is moving to Santa Cruz and needs a temporary place until permanent housing is found. Leases are for three to six months only.
Landlords live on the property in the main house.
HIGHLIGHTS
Based on square footage this ADU is suitable for just 1 adult
Full bathroom and full kitchen
Xfinity TV and wifi included
Water and garbage included
You pay PG&E gas and electric
Storage shed
EV charging on site (you pay PGE cost)
No laundry on site
The studio has a Coddle sofa (like a futon) that easily converts into a bed. It also includes a 32” TV with Xfinity cable and WiFi. The high ceiling makes the studio look and feel larger and it has a ceiling fan and light.
The studio is also furnished with a dresser, storage cubes, and artwork.
The kitchenette has a four-burner electric stove and oven, sink with garbage disposal, and apartment-size refrigerator. It also includes essentials for basic cooking (pots, pans, plates, utensils, etc), as well as a toaster oven and coffee maker. The bathroom has a stand-up shower stall, sink, toilet, and a sun tunnel for excellent day-time lighting.
The front patio has a bistro set for enjoying your morning coffee and the back patio has a dining table and chairs. There is a storage shed available for a small amount of stuff. The studio is located on a cul-de-sac and has safe and well lit on-street parking. The location is very quiet and safe with very friendly neighbors.
The studio is a walkable 6 blocks to the ocean. Great location with access to Pleasure Point surf, beaches, surf shops, Coffeetopia, recently rehabbed 41st Ave & Portola Dr., Trader Joe’s, freeway, etc.
WiFi, cable, water, and garbage are included. Gas and electric payable by tenant with separate meter. PGE averages around $35 per month.
Linens not included.
Rent: $1500 per month.
Security deposit. $1500.
No smoking or vaping on the property, no pets, and one person only.
YouTube video tour is available.
Please email us (see above) and let us know a bit about who you are and what you are looking for, and why this might be a fit for you.
Rental application, credit report, references, and income verification required.
WE TRY TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO ALL INQUIRIES. IF YOU DON’T RECEIVE AN EMAIL RESPONSE, THEN IT MEANS THAT WE FELT THAT IT IS NOT A GOOD FIT, AND WE WISH YOU WELL IN YOUR SEARCH.