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River Row - Photo 1 of 1
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1h ago

8.5

Very good

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River Row

444 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,275–$7,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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RT - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

RT

101 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$3,100–$3,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
SCZ T 318 Laurel Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

SCZ T 318 Laurel Street

318 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
114 Maple St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Cruz apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

In-unit laundry | On-site management | Business center

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1010 Pacific Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Cruz apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

1 bed

1 bath

$2,401

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1010 Pacific Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Cruz apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

2 beds

2 baths

$4,181

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Find rentals with popular amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Garage Parking

Storage

Dishwasher

224 Laurel St #A204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Cruz condo for rent in Santa Cruz

224 Laurel St #A204, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

In-unit laundry | Storage | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1010 Pacific Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Cruz apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

Studio

1 bath

$2,829

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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3d ago

8

Very good

LIN

315 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Chestnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.4

Excellent

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Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Balcony | Central heat | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,677–$3,769

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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180 Dakota Ave #67 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Santa Cruz

180 Dakota Ave #67, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Furnished | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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132 Clay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

In-unit laundry | Fireplace

1 bed

1 bath

$3,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
228 Everson Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Westside condo for rent in Santa Cruz

228 Everson Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

2 baths

$3,595

Price dropped $155Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
230 Felix St ##L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

230 Felix St ##L, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$3,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
144 Everson Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside condo for rent in Santa Cruz

Mariner’s Cove Complex

144 Everson Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
131 Cedar St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santa Cruz

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
610 Pacific Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

On-site management | Business center

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Find sweet deals near Downtown Santa Cruz

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

221 Broadway #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santa Cruz

221 Broadway #C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,015

Price dropped $180Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
108 Sycamore Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

108 Sycamore Street

108 Sycamore St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Storage

Studio

1 bath

$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
SCZ T 231 Blackburn - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

SCZ T 231 Blackburn

231 Blackburn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
219 Fern - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

9h ago

8.3

Very good

219 Fern

219 Fern St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Studio

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hidden Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Hidden Creek Apartments

200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,000–$3,210

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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323 Spring St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

323 Spring St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$5,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
611 Soquel Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

In-unit laundry | On-site management | Business center

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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531 Dufour - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

531 Dufour

531 Dufour St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3 beds

2 baths

$5,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Updated: October 28, 2026

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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA apartments for rent

Average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

As of today, Downtown Santa Cruz's average rent price is $3,100 per month. See the Santa Cruz rent report.

Average rent

$3,100

Rentals, last 30 days

22

Average rent by unit type in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$3,100/moN/A
Studio$2,275/moN/A
1 bedroom$2,600/moN/A
2 bedroom$3,600/moN/A
3 bedroom$4,475/moN/A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz?

The average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz is $3,100 a month. 1-bedrooms average $2,600 and 2-bedrooms $3,600, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the Santa Cruz rent report.

How much rent can I afford in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz?

You'd need to earn about $104,000 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($2,600 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends and availability are calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA rental availability
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