Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of California Santa Cruz, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Soquel

$3,562/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Soquel is $3,562 per month as of June 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,612 more per month.

$3.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Soquel

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Soquel rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of California Santa Cruz, CA

Average rent prices in Soquel have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of California Santa Cruz, CA

Rent prices in Soquel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Soquel is $3,212, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Soquel run $2,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,453.

Listings

Studio

$2,474

-

29%

1 bedroom

$2,812

-

1%

2 bedroom

$3,625

-

5%

3 bedroom

$4,675

-

10%

4 bedroom

$6,625

-

16%

Studio

Average rent

$2,474

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,812

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,625

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,675

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,625

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of California Santa Cruz, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in University of California Santa Cruz, CA

95 Grandview St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

95 Grandview St. Santa Cruz UCSC Westside property

95 Grandview St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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

5 beds

2.5 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jul 1

395 Tabor Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Scotts Valley

Condo for rent

Available Mar 20

522 Barson St Apt D #Apt D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 19

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Frequently asked questions for University of California Santa Cruz, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Soquel rental market.

How much is rent in Soquel?

The average rent in Soquel is $3,562 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Soquel?

Average rent prices in Soquel have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Soquel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Soquel is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,612 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Soquel?

To comfortably afford rent in Soquel, you'd need to earn approximately $143,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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