Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 19, 2025
Last updated on December 19, 2025
Last updated on December 19, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,395. This is +79%, or $1,495, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University of California Santa Cruz, CA is $3,395. This is +79%, or $1,495, 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 6% 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 $2,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in University of California Santa Cruz, CA costs about $2,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,381. Houses for rent in University of California Santa Cruz, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,500 | - | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $3,547 | - | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,395 | - | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $6,450 | - | - | |
Studio | $2,315 | - | 29% |
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 | $2,900 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,150 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,315
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,547
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,395
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,450
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
$2,900
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
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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4d ago
House for rent in Scotts Valley
444 Whispering Pines Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
4798 River St, Soquel, CA 95073
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
692 38th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
3 beds
1 bath
$2,895
$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
3d ago
1910 46th Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5019 Wilder Drive, Soquel, CA 95073
2 beds
1 bath
$2,745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Soquel
3450 Maplethorpe Ln #B, Soquel, CA 95073
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz
2302 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4 beds
3 baths
$8,649
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
204 Alhambra Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 beds
2 baths
$7,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Capitola
1485 47th Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1411 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
3 baths
$5,000
$4,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 21
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$4,419
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,829–$4,087
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,955
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotts Valley
112 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1570 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
35m ago
1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,635–$4,595
Apartment for rent
1h ago
120 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,905
Apartment for rent
4h ago
320 320 - 328 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Santa Cruz
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
House for rent
Available Jan 15
2d ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,955
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,829–$4,087
Apartment for rent
2d ago
251 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
414 Pennsylvania Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
711 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
120 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,905
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395
$3,275
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotts Valley
22 Crescent Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
3 beds
2 baths
$4,449
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,829–$4,087
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850–$3,955
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotts Valley
112 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1570 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
35m ago
1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,635–$4,595
Apartment for rent
1h ago
120 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,905
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$5,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 18
21h ago
518 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent