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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of California Santa Cruz, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Soquel
$3,325/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Soquel is $3,325 per month as of September 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,425 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Soquel
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Soquel rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of California Santa Cruz, CA
Average rent prices in Soquel have increased by 15% 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 $3,050, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Soquel run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,554 | - | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 | - |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,497 | - | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,822 | - | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $6,875 | - | 28% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of California Santa Cruz, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,050 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,345 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,554
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,497
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,822
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,875
Last year
28%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of California Santa Cruz, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,050
Condos
Average rent
$3,345
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
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
2d ago
514 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1 bed
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
1744 Foster Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
5 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
2 baths
$4,860
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Santa Cruz apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
2 baths
$4,349
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,210
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,807–$3,839
Apartment for rent
13h ago
120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
901 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,210
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,807–$3,839
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
28 Meadow Way #NA, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,807–$3,839
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
4 beds
3 baths
$5,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotts Valley
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
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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 $3,325 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Soquel?
Average rent prices in Soquel have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Soquel rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Soquel is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,425 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 $133,000/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).