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The average rent in Eastside, Santa Cruz, as of June 2026, is down 6.9% compared to last month and down 11.57% year-over-year.
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200 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,845
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1d ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,290–$3,690
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
In-Unit Laundry
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
3d ago
Eastside condo for rent in Santa Cruz
713 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
4d ago
3 beds
3 baths
$6,200
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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4d ago
Eastside townhouse for rent in Santa Cruz
3 beds
2 baths
$4,350
House for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$2,665
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
Clinton & Pine St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
Studio
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
2 beds
1 bath
$3,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside townhouse for rent in Santa Cruz
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
Pine & Clinton St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz
4 beds
2 baths
$7,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
Studio
1 bath
$2,554
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,997–$4,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
149 Harbor Oaks Cir #NA, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$4,050
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
11h ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Cruz
Dishwasher | Oven | Microwave
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
13h ago
Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
Studio
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
2d ago
Downtown Santa Cruz condo for rent in Santa Cruz
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
$3,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Cruz
3300 Portola Dr #NA, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
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One-bedroom apartments in Eastside, Santa Cruz average around $2,500 per month in 2025. These units remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with an average size of 501 sqft.
Two-bedroom apartments in Eastside average around $3,700 per month in 2025, down 2.2% from the previous year. These units typically offer 936 sqft of living space.
Three-bedroom apartments in Eastside rent for around $4,800 per month in 2025, representing a 4.4% decrease from 2024. These larger units average 1,546 sqft in size.
Eastside's rental market averaged around $3,600 per month across all property types in 2025, down 6.6% from the previous year. Rent varies by unit type, with studios starting around $2,400 and three-bedrooms reaching around $4,800 monthly.
Apartments in Eastside average 941 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments offer 409 sqft, while three-bedroom units provide the most space at 1,546 sqft.
Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Eastside, with about 12 listings available monthly. One-bedroom and three-bedroom units each average about 8 listings per month.
Eastside, Santa Cruz, stands out as a neighborhood that seamlessly aligns with the lifestyles and interests of its residents, particularly those who value pet friendliness and an active social life.
For pet owners, Eastside offers a haven with amenities and features such as pet waste stations, dedicated pet spaces in homes, pet-safe windows, and regular pet events. The abundance of outdoor spaces, absence of breed restrictions, and proximity to dog parks further enhance the pet-friendly experience, making it an ideal location for those whose furry friends are part of the family.
Simultaneously, Eastside caters to those with a penchant for social life through its vibrant restaurant scene, emphasis on safety, frequent transit options, well-maintained street infrastructure, and high walk score. These elements combine to create a dynamic environment where residents can easily explore, dine out, and connect with the community. Whether you're a pet lover, a social butterfly, or both, Eastside, Santa Cruz, presents a unique blend of lifestyle options that cater to a wide range of preferences.
Studio apartments are the least common rental type in Eastside, with about 2 listings available monthly. The neighborhood sees much higher availability in larger unit types like two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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