# The Hilltop Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA

As of Nov 2, 2026, The Hilltop in Santa Cruz, CA has no available apartments on record.

Source: https://a.peek.us/santa-cruz-watsonville-ca/santa-cruz/the-hilltop

On this page:

- [About The Hilltop](https://a.peek.us/santa-cruz-watsonville-ca/santa-cruz/the-hilltop#about)
- [Amenities at The Hilltop](https://a.peek.us/santa-cruz-watsonville-ca/santa-cruz/the-hilltop#amenities)
- [Fees and move-in costs for The Hilltop](https://a.peek.us/santa-cruz-watsonville-ca/santa-cruz/the-hilltop#fees)
- [Questions renters ask about The Hilltop](https://a.peek.us/santa-cruz-watsonville-ca/santa-cruz/the-hilltop#questions)
- [Contact and office hours at The Hilltop](https://a.peek.us/santa-cruz-watsonville-ca/santa-cruz/the-hilltop#contact)

**Metro:** [Santa Cruz, CA](https://a.peek.us/santa-cruz-watsonville-ca)

- [Call The Hilltop: 831-426-6855](tel:8314266855)
- [Visit The Hilltop's website](https://www.liveatthehilltop.com/?utm_source=peek&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=peek-listings&utm_content=website)

## About The Hilltop

- **Address:** 363 Western Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- **Data last refreshed as of:** Nov 2, 2026
- **Page content last modified as of:** Nov 2, 2026

The Hilltop is at 363 Western Dr. in Santa Cruz, CA. The community offers balconies or patios.

## Amenities at The Hilltop

### Community amenities

- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Breakfast Bar
- Ceiling Fans
- Community Beach Cruisers
- Community Lounge w/Wi-Fi
- Courtyard w/Fire Pits & Lounges
- Covered Parking Available
- dishwasher
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- Large Closets w/Built-In Organizers
- Mature Landscaping
- Modern Faux-Wood Flooring
- On-Site Laundry Facilities
- patioBalcony
- pets
- pools
- Private Patio or Balcony
- smokeFree
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Swimming Pool & Spa
- Upgraded Unit Interiors
- walkInClosets

## Fees and move-in costs for The Hilltop

### Mandatory fees

**One-time fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Application Fee | $50 per applicant | Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. |

**Monthly fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party | Varies | Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. · Price varies based on amount of coverage ^Fee does not apply to affordable units. |

**Fees with another or unstated recurrence**

| Fee | Amount | Recurrence | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Trash Services - Hauling | Varies | Per installment | Amount for shared trash/waste services. · Price varies based on utility cost. 56 Utility apportionment is allocation: divided eq per unit. |
| Utility - Billing Administrative Fee | $6.09 | Per installment | Amount to manage utility services billing. |
| Utility - Electric | Usage-Based (Utilities) | Per installment | Amount for provision and consumption of electricity. · Utility apportionment is direct metered. |
| Utility - Gas | Usage-Based (Utilities) | Per installment | Amount for provision and consumption of natural gas. · Utility apportionment is allocation: unit size & occupants. |
| Utility - Water/Sewer | Usage-Based (Utilities) | Per installment | Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services · Utility apportionment is allocation: divided eq per unit. |

### Optional fees

**One-time fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Pet Deposit (Refundable) | $200 | Amount for pet living in rental home. May be assessed per pet or per rental home, based on lease requirements. Refunds processed per lease terms. |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | Varies | Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. · Price varies based on screening conditions. |

**Monthly fees**

| Fee | Amount | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Renters Liability/Content - Property Program | $14.50 | Amount to participate in the property  Renters Liability Program. |

**Fees with another or unstated recurrence**

| Fee | Amount | Recurrence | Note |
|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| Access Device - Replacement | $50 | Per occurrence | Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. |
| Intra-Community Transfer Fee | $300 | Per occurrence | Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community. |
| Late Fee | $150 | Per occurrence | Amount for paying after rent due date;  per terms of lease. |
| Parking | $25–$75 | Per installment | Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability. · Price varies based on rentable item type. |
| Pet Rent | $50 | Per installment | Monthly amount for authorized pet. |
| Positive Credit Reporting Services | Varies | Per installment | Amount to send positive payment history to credit reporting agency(ies); per person. · Price varies based on screening conditions. |
| Renters Liability Only | $10.75 | Per occurrence | Amount for required Renters Liability Policy. |
| Returned Payment Fee (NSF) | $25 | Per occurrence | Amount for returned payment. |

> Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and is updated periodically; it may be delayed or differ from the current price. Confirm current pricing and availability with the community before applying.

## Questions renters ask about The Hilltop

### What fees does The Hilltop in Santa Cruz charge?

Required: Application Fee $50 per applicant one-time; Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party Varies monthly; Trash Services - Hauling Varies per installment; Utility - Billing Administrative Fee $6.09 per installment; Utility - Electric Usage-Based (Utilities) per installment; Utility - Gas Usage-Based (Utilities) per installment; Utility - Water/Sewer Usage-Based (Utilities) per installment. Optional: Access Device - Replacement $50 per occurrence; Intra-Community Transfer Fee $300 per occurrence; Late Fee $150 per occurrence; Parking $25–$75 per installment; Pet Deposit (Refundable) $200 one-time; Pet Rent $50 per installment; Positive Credit Reporting Services Varies per installment; Renters Liability/Content - Property Program $14.50 monthly; Renters Liability Only $10.75 per occurrence; Returned Payment Fee (NSF) $25 per occurrence; Security Deposit (Refundable) Varies one-time. Individual apartments may owe additional fees. Pricing is sourced from the community's listing data and may not reflect current rates — confirm with the community.

### Does The Hilltop in Santa Cruz have a pool or fitness center?

The Hilltop has pools and Swimming Pool & Spa.

### What are the leasing office hours and phone number at The Hilltop in Santa Cruz?

Call 831-426-6855.

## Contact and office hours at The Hilltop

**Phone:** 831-426-6855
**Address:** 363 Western Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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