Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,200. This is +68%, or $1,299, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,200. This is +68%, or $1,299, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 4% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,175. A 1-bedroom apartment in University of California Santa Cruz, CA costs about $2,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,300. Houses for rent in University of California Santa Cruz, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,650.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,689 | - | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | - | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,700 | - | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $4,150 | - | 277% | |
Studio | $2,845 | - | No Change |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,175 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,025 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,650 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,845
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,689
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last year
277%
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
$3,175
Condos
Average rent
$3,025
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
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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8h ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
605 35th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
1744 Foster Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
5 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Cruz
106 Vista Prieta Ct #106, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
251 High St #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,909
Apartment for rent
6h ago
120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,955
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1863 Halterman Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
2d ago
Beach HIll apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
509 Leibrandt Ave #3, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1 bed
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
501 Plum St, Capitola, CA 95010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,595–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
2h ago
511/515 Sunset Dr., Capitola, CA 95010
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
150 34th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Studio
1 bath
$2,995
House for rent
2d ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
Studio
1 bath
$2,554
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,689–$3,949
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,955
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Soquel
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,895
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Felton
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
6h ago
120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,600
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
1570 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,945–$4,495
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 19
18h ago
1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,097–$4,543
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,689–$3,949
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,955
Apartment for rent
2d ago
711 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
324 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
314 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
704 704 - 718 Broadway / 428 Ocean View, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
House for rent
Available Mar 10
16h ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,689–$3,949
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Soquel
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,895
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Felton
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
1h ago
128 Bixby St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2 beds
2 baths
$2,949
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,097–$4,543
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
2030 Kinsley St #D, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 beds
1 bath
$4,495
$4,195
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$2,350
Apartment for rent