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Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA apartments for rent

23 apartments for rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA, from 9 communities.

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Rent specials Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a kitchen and dining room with a table and chairs
$3,420-$3,780 /mo

Landing at Capitola

3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

2 beds 1.5 baths 960 sqft
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Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a pool with white chairs and umbrellas and a blue sky
$2,395-$3,295 /mo

Shearwater Apartments

2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 535-920 sqft
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Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a spacious living room with carpet and a large window
$2,495-$3,195 /mo

Corcoran Gardens Apartments

650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 400-1,288 sqft
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Aptos apartment for rent - a living room with couches and a coffee table and a balcony
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166 Hyannis Court

Aptos, CA, 95003

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 235-1,336 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
Scotts Valley apartment for rent - a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops
$3,450-$3,695 /mo

Acorn Court Apartments

100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066

2 beds 2 baths 1,060 sqft
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Santa Cruz apartment for rent - A map shows a beachfront area with a red box and arrow pointing to a specific location.
$2,795-$3,295 /mo

22625 East Cliff Drive

Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

1-2 beds 1 bath 422-915 sqft
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Santa Cruz apartment for rent - A map shows a beachfront area with a red box highlighting a specific section.
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22681 East Cliff Drive

Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

1-3 beds 1 bath 425-1,025 sqft
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Cartoon-style wallet with two green bills sticking out
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Capitola apartment for rent - A modern living room with brown leather chairs and a flat screen TV.
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The Bluffs at 44th

4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA, 95010

1-3 beds 1-1.5 baths 605-990 sqft
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Santa Cruz apartment for rent - A sunny day at the beach with a building on the right side.
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22130 E Cliff Drive 3A

22130 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

2 beds 2 baths 1,350 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a white kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
$3,345-$3,700 /mo

Cormorant Court Apartments

527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

2 beds 1 bath 767-804 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a living room with a white couch and a tv
$2,381-$4,106 /mo

Cypress Point

101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 440-771 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a tv
$2,599-$3,010 /mo

Hidden Creek Apartments

200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

1-2 beds 1 bath 450-686 sqft
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Available now Video
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a coffee table
From $2,999 /mo

The Sands

304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

1-2 beds 1 bath 418-487 sqft
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Available now Video
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a tv
$2,466-$2,549 /mo

THE BREAKERS

630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 310-660 sqft
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Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
From $3,765 /mo

THE CLAY STREET RESIDENCES

132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 400-1,279 sqft
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Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a kitchen with white appliances and a wooden floor
$2,250-$2,775 /mo

221 Raymond Street Apartments

221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Studio-2 beds 1 bath
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Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and chairs and tables
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Ocean Street Apartments

350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 565-1,233 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - a living room with white couches and a coffee table
$2,550-$2,999 /mo

San Lorenzo Apartments

120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 323-700 sqft
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Available now
Santa Cruz apartment for rent - A living room with a couch, a chair, a table, and a potted plant.
$2,310-$3,150 /mo

314 Spruce Street 7 Units 95060

314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

1-2 beds 1 bath 396-792 sqft
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Los Gatos apartment for rent - a map of a road with directions to 2030 brush road ca
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20730 Brush Road

Los Gatos, CA, 95033

Studio-2 beds 1-2.5 baths 420-1,200 sqft
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Campbell apartment for rent - two leather chairs in a living room with two windows
$3,245-$3,945 /mo

Campbell West Apartments

831 Gale Drive, Campbell, CA, 95008

1-2 beds 1-1.5 baths 700-1,025 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
San Jose apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
$2,922-$8,465 /mo

Rosewalk Apartment Homes

3601 Copperfield Drive, San Jose, CA, 95136

1-3 beds 1-3 baths 811-1,366 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
San Jose apartment for rent - A living room with a wooden table and chairs.
$3,112-$3,721 /mo

La Terraza

470 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA, 95129

1-3 beds 1-3 baths 825-2,221 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
San Jose apartment for rent - an open kitchen and living room with a counter top and a refrigerator
$3,229-$4,453 /mo

Los Gatos Creek

1029 Meridian ave, San Jose, CA, 95125

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 520-1,066 sqft
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Morgan Hill apartment for rent - a living room with a white couch and a coffee table
$3,435-$4,026 /mo

Vida at Morgan Hill

18303 Alpera Ln, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 686-1,669 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
Los Gatos apartment for rent - a living room with a white couch and a dining room table and a fireplace
$4-$6,820 /mo

Aventino

200 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos, CA, 95032

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 516-1,362 sqft
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Available now
San Jose apartment for rent - a living room with a table and chairs and a large window
$3,275-$6,272 /mo

Elements

1201 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95126

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 861-1,594 sqft
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San Jose apartment for rent - Apartments San Jose - Village of Taxco Kitchen With White Appliances and Wood-Style Cabinets
$3,340-$4,886 /mo

Village of Taxco

1324 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95128

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 414-995 sqft
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Los Gatos apartment for rent - a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
$3,707-$5,158 /mo

El Gato Penthouse

20 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA, 95030

1 bed 1 bath 665-858 sqft
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Rent specials Available now
San Jose apartment for rent - A living room with a white couch and a red and white painting on the wall.
$2,510-$7,277 /mo

Terra House Apartments

4501 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA, 95136

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 458-1,061 sqft
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Get to know Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

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Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
35
Some transit
Transit Score®
86
Very bikeable
Bike Score®
Santa Cruz is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Santa Cruz is a very bikeable area featuring a well-developed cycling infrastructure for easy and safe biking.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

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Scotts Valley Children's Center
Childcare
NR
The Learning Workshop Preshool
Childcare
NR
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool
Childcare
NR
Merit Academy
Private • PK, K-12 • 24 students
NR
Tara Redwood School
Private • PK-4 • 66 students
NR
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Private • PK-9 • 241 students
NR
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Private • PK-8 • 191 students
NR
Baymonte Christian School
Private • PK-8 • 365 students
NR
Midtown Montessori
Private • PK-K • 17 students
NR
Holy Cross
Private • PK-8 • 149 students
NR
Spring Hill School
Private • PK-6 • 38 students
NR
Aptos Academy
Private • PK, K-8 • 95 students
NR
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 120 students
8/10
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Public • K-8 • 84 students
8/10
Mountain Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 160 students
7/10
Valencia Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 488 students
7/10
Vine Hill Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 531 students
7/10
Main Street Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 413 students
7/10
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 232 students
6/10
Tierra Pacifica Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 155 students
6/10
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 404 students
6/10
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Public • K-8 • 84 students
8/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 481 students
7/10
Tierra Pacifica Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 155 students
6/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 648 students
5/10
Shoreline Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 441 students
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public • 7-8 • 594 students
5/10
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Charter • K-12 • 476 students
4/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public • 9-12 • 690 students
8/10
Soquel High School
Public • 9-12 • 974 students
7/10
Delta Charter School
Charter • 9-12 • 116 students
5/10
California Connections Academy Monterey Bay
Charter • K-12 • 476 students
4/10
Five Branches University
College
NR
Cabrillo College
College
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Soquel Drive & Trout Gulch Road
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Capitola Mall Lane 2
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Capitola Mall
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Soquel Drive & Porter Gulch Road
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Brommer Street & Odyssey Court
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Soquel Drive & Heather Terrace
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Clubhouse Drive & Murray Avenue
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Capitola Road & Woodrose Avenue
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Soquel Drive & Winkle Avenue
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Soquel Drive & Trout Gulch Road
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Capitola Mall Lane 2
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Capitola Mall
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Soquel Drive & Porter Gulch Road
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Brommer Street & Odyssey Court
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Soquel Drive & Heather Terrace
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Clubhouse Drive & Murray Avenue
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Capitola Road & Woodrose Avenue
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Soquel Drive & Winkle Avenue
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Mount Hermon
Train
Rincon
Train
Redwood Camp
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Felton Roaring Camp
Train
Jamba
Food
Yogizmo
Food
House of Bagels
Food
Taqueria Los Gallos
Food
Yogurtland
Food
McDonald's
Food
Burger King
Food
Jack in the Box
Food
Carl's Jr.
Food
Humble Sea Tavern
Drinks
JJ's Saloon
Drinks
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
Drinks
East Cliff Brewing Company
Drinks
Margaritaville
Drinks
Oak and Ale
Drinks
Faultine Brewery
Drinks
Paradise Beach Grille
Drinks
Beer Thirty
Drinks
Jamba
Food
Yogizmo
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House of Bagels
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Taqueria Los Gallos
Food
Yogurtland
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McDonald's
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Burger King
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Jack in the Box
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Carl's Jr.
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Peet's Coffee
Restaurant
Cliff Cafe
Restaurant
Coffeetopia
Restaurant
Pleasure Point Juices
Restaurant
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
Restaurant
Peking
Restaurant
El Jardín
Restaurant
Uncle Kwok
Restaurant
Au Midi
Restaurant
Ross
Shopping
Ethos
Shopping
Capitola Mall
Shopping
Sears
Shopping
Target
Shopping
Macy's
Shopping
Walt Eller Center
Shopping
Marshalls
Shopping
Kohl's
Shopping
7-Eleven
Grocery store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery store
Steve's Good To Go
Grocery store
The Point Market
Grocery store
Live Oak Farmer's Market Sun PM
Grocery store
Heather's Patisserie
Grocery store
Just Cake
Grocery store
Casalegno's
Grocery store
Safeway
Grocery store
Ross
Shopping
Ethos
Shopping
Capitola Mall
Shopping
Sears
Shopping
Target
Shopping
Macy's
Shopping
Walt Eller Center
Shopping
Marshalls
Shopping
Kohl's
Shopping
Valero
Automotive
Chevron
Automotive
Graham Hill Trail Parking
Automotive
All RV Service & Repair
Automotive
Emile's Sports Car Performance
Automotive
Bobby's Pit Stop
Automotive
Overflow
Automotive
D Lot
Automotive
Lot 1
Automotive
Valero
Automotive
Chevron
Automotive
Graham Hill Trail Parking
Automotive
All RV Service & Repair
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Emile's Sports Car Performance
Automotive
Bobby's Pit Stop
Automotive
Overflow
Automotive
D Lot
Automotive
Lot 1
Automotive
Dr. Ebrahimian, DDS
Healthcare
Sutter Health
Healthcare
Herbal Cruz
Healthcare
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance
Healthcare
Santa Cruz Post Acute Rehab
Healthcare
Rite Aid
Healthcare
North Coast Orthodontics
Healthcare
East Cliff Family Health Center
Healthcare
Lakeside 500
Hotel
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Hotel
Aspen
Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By The Sea
Hotel
Laurel 100
Hotel
Bella Notte Inn
Hotel
Laurel 200
Hotel
Lakeside 600
Hotel
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hotel
Century 21
Other
EZ Tax Service
Other
American Dream Realty
Other
Sandy Wallace - Realtor
Other
Pacific Appraisers
Other
Senior Benefits Insurance Services
Other
Thunderbird Real Estate
Other
Year Round Tax Service
Other
RE 831
Other
David Adams Salon
Personal care
Healthy Massage Center
Personal care
Fancy Nails
Personal care
Supercuts
Personal care
Kathy Nails
Personal care
Bella Nails
Personal care
Mr. D's Barber
Personal care
Kalani Day Spa
Personal care
Fringe
Personal care
Soquel Animal Hospital
Pet care
Felton Veterinary
Pet care
Scotts Valley Veterinary
Pet care
Felton Feed
Pet care
Fantastic Fish
Pet care
Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital
Pet care
SPCA
Pet care
Pet Emporium
Pet care
Pet Pals Discount Pet Supplies
Pet care
Land of Medicine Buddha
Place of worship
Santa Cruz Assembly of God Church
Place of worship
St. Philip Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Shorelife Community Church
Place of worship
Islamic Center of Santa Cruz
Place of worship
Tradewinds Church
Place of worship
Tradewinds Church
Place of worship
Community Covenant Church
Place of worship
100,000 Stupa
Place of worship
Bay Federal Credit Union
Public service
Sheriff Substation
Public service
USPS
Public service
Scotts Valley Post Office
Public service
Chase
Public service
Cal Fire (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) CZU Felton Headquarters
Public service
Soquel Post Office
Public service
Mid County Safety Center (Sheriff Substation)
Public service
Cal Fire CZU Station 43 - Soquel Demonstration Forest (Olive Springs)
Public service
Mountain Music School (Studio A)
Entertainment
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
Entertainment
Cabrillo College Gallery
Entertainment
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7263
Entertainment
Capitola Historical Museum
Entertainment
Scotts Valley Public Library
Entertainment
Felton Branch Santa Cruz City-County Library
Entertainment
Amphitheater
Entertainment
Music Camp International
Entertainment
Mountain Music School (Studio A)
Entertainment
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
Entertainment
Cabrillo College Gallery
Entertainment
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7263
Entertainment
Capitola Historical Museum
Entertainment
Scotts Valley Public Library
Entertainment
Felton Branch Santa Cruz City-County Library
Entertainment
Amphitheater
Entertainment
Music Camp International
Entertainment
Toadal Fitness
Sports
In-Shape
Sports
McAfee Fieldhouse
Sports
Diving Pool
Sports
Ball Field C
Sports
Michael Gray Memorial Field
Sports
Mount Hermon Recreation Field
Sports
Main Pool
Sports
Redwood Camp Pool
Sports

Average rent in Santa Cruz

In Santa Cruz, the average rent is $3,179 per month, with the average rental size around 756 square feet. Most renters here pay over $3,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$3,179/month
Average rental size
756 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
0%
$1,501 - $2,000
0%
$2,001 - $2,500
10.2%
$2,501 - $3,000
31.8%
Over $3,000
57.9%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Curious how rent prices changed over time? Dive deeper into Santa Cruz's rent trends

Average utility cost in California

In California, renters typically spend around $473 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $155 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$155
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Gas
$58
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Water
$114
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Sewer
$57
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Cable
$59
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Internet
$30
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