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Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

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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.
630 Water St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

1 bed

1 bath

$2,449

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.
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.
2268 Capitola Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

2268 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

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.
292 S Pippin Ln #1240 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

HV - 1240

292 S Pippin Ln #1240, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

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.
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.
3370 Houts Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Cruz

3370 Houts Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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

3 beds

2 baths

$4,800

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.
184 Cypress Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

1BR/1.0BA

184 Cypress Park, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Dishwasher | Microwave | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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.
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630 Water St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

Studio

1 bath

$2,350

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.
103 La Pluma Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Cruz

103 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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.
2726 Hampton Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Santa Cruz

2726 Hampton Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Garage parking | Balcony | Walk-in closets

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,395

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.
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.
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.
515 Cayuga St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside condo for rent in Santa Cruz

515 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$3,450

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.
1472 Chanticleer Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Cruz

1 bed

1 bath

$2,461

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1798 Halterman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Santa Cruz

1798 Halterman Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

2 beds

1 bath

$3,495

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.
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.
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.
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.
1744 Foster Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Cruz

Rooms for rent in quite safe neighborhood house

1744 Foster Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

5 beds

2.5 baths

$1,200

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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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.
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Updated: November 2, 2026

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Santa Cruz, CA apartments for rent

Average rent in Santa Cruz, CA

As of today, Santa Cruz's average rent price is $3,225 per month, which is down 4%, or $147, compared to last year. See the Santa Cruz rent report.

Average rent

$3,225

YoY change

−4%

−$147/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

79

Average rent by unit type in Santa Cruz, CA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$3,225/mo−4%
Studio$2,325/moN/A
1 bedroom$2,495/mo+4%
2 bedroom$3,495/moN/A
3 bedroom$4,500/moN/A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average rent in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,225 a month. 1-bedrooms average $2,495 and 2-bedrooms $3,495, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the Santa Cruz rent report.

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

You'd need to earn about $99,800 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($2,495 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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