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The Hilltop, santa-cruz-cal

363 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

★3.2(167)·Verified

For distance to university·City centre: 1 miles
Distance from city centre: 1 miles
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Free cancellationNo visa · No payBills Incl.Entire Place (3)Private Room (3)
11 months
From US$1443 /monthEntire Place · Private Room
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The Hilltop

The Hilltop offers four primary floor plans: A4 (1 Bed/1 Bath, 657 sf), A3 (1 Bed/1 Bath, 818 sf), B4 (2 Bed/1 Bath, 818 sf), and B2 (2 Bed/1 Bath, 823 sf). Renovated variants of A4 and B4 are listed without pricing.

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1_bed A4 (University Housing - A4 Triple)

1 Single bed | 
Ensuite bathroom

Tenancy 11 month

1 Tenancy options

FromUS$1443 /month

Private Room

2_bed B4 (University Housing - B4 Double-Double)

1 Single bed | 
Ensuite bathroom

Tenancy 11 month

1 Tenancy options

FromUS$1899 /month

Entire Place

1_bed A4 (Entire Unit)

1 Single bed | 
Ensuite bathroom

Tenancy 11 month

1 Tenancy options

FromUS$3545 /month

Entire Place

1_bed A3

1 Single bed | 
Ensuite bathroom

Tenancy 11 month

1 Tenancy options

FromUS$4045 /month

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Room typePer monthFull term
1_bed A4 (University Housing - A4 Triple)US$1443US$15,873
2_bed B4 (University Housing - B4 Double-Double)US$1899US$20,889
1_bed A4 (Entire Unit)US$3545US$38,995
1_bed A3US$4045US$44,495

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Where you’ll be - Location

363 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

363 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Review and ratings

What students say

★3.2
(167)·Verified
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Corey Sims

★5.0

Jenet was such a wonderful tour guide! She answered all of my questions and really helped ease my concerns as a first-time renter. On my way out, I also had the opportunity to speak with Carmen, the property manager, who was equally welcoming and enthusiastic. I also LOVE how the property is surrounded by trees, it makes the community feel so cozy, peaceful, and quiet. I had such a great experience!

PM

Patrick Murdach

★5.0

The hilltop is great! Lori gave us a wonderful tour of the grounds as well as multiple floor plans. She was great and very helpful! The floor plans are spacious and modern and I cannot wait to be a tenant!

BL

Brendan Langley

★5.0

I recently toured Hilltop in Santa Cruz and had such a positive experience! Jenet was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to show me around and answer all of my questions. The community had a great atmosphere, and Jenet made the entire tour feel welcoming and easy from start to finish!

CE

Christina Esqueda

★5.0

Visiting The Hilltop Apartments was a genuinely impressive experience from start to finish. The location is incredibly convenient, and the community immediately stands out as safe, clean, and beautifully maintained. There’s a calm, welcoming atmosphere throughout, and the apartments themselves are bright, airy, and thoughtfully designed with plenty of natural light. What really elevated the visit, though, was the management team. They were not only professional and knowledgeable, but also warm, engaging, and truly attentive. They took the time to answer every question thoroughly and made the entire experience feel personal rather than routine. It’s clear they take pride in creating a positive environment for residents and guests alike. Even as a visitor, it’s easy to get a sense of how enjoyable it would be to live here. The Hilltop Apartments leaves a lasting impression, and it’s definitely a place I would recommend exploring further.

LM

Lily Morgan

★1.0

DO NOT LIVE HERE, FIND ANOTHER APARTMENT!!! They charge for every little thing, the people working there lowkey kinda rude, there was always mold in our bathroom because there is no window, and something was always broken. Yeah it's close to campus, but your better off living somewhere else for cheaper because this place is crazy expensive! If you're a UCSC student and decide to live at this place for some reason... be prepared for them to charge you 2 months worth of utilities without them telling you. Not only that, the only reason there are good reviews is because people were late on their rent and that was how they didn't get charged a late fee. If you're a UCSC student, save yourself and just live somewhere else.

CS

Corey Sims

★5.0

Jenet was such a wonderful tour guide! She answered all of my questions and really helped ease my concerns as a first-time renter. On my way out, I also had the opportunity to speak with Carmen, the property manager, who was equally welcoming and enthusiastic. I also LOVE how the property is surrounded by trees, it makes the community feel so cozy, peaceful, and quiet. I had such a great experience!

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The Hilltop, santa-cruz-cal

Rooms fromUS$1,443 /month
Free cancellation
2 Offers
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