Average Rent in University of California Santa Cruz, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
University of California Santa Cruz, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,499. This is +77% higher than the national average.

$3.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,499

37%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

105

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,499. This is +77% higher than the national average.

$3.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

37%

39%

12%

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
University of California Santa Cruz, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in University of California Santa Cruz, CA costs about $2,599 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,400. Houses for rent in University of California Santa Cruz, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,687.


1 bedroom	$2,525	-	No Change
2 bedroom	$3,500	-	22%
3 bedroom	$4,800	-	25%
4 bedroom	$8,050	-	-
Studio	$1,887	-	8%


Apartments	$3,000	-	No Change
Condos	$3,475	-	No Change
Houses	$4,687	-	No Change
Rooms	$2,200	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,887

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,050

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.

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