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Last updated on October 16, 2026
Average rent in
Scotts Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Scotts Valley
$3,275/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Scotts Valley is $3,275 per month as of October 2026. This is 72% above the national average rent, or $1,375 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Scotts Valley
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Scotts Valley rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Scotts Valley, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Scotts Valley, CA
Average rent prices in Scotts Valley have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Scotts Valley, CA
Rent prices in Scotts Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Scotts Valley is $3,395, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Scotts Valley run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 | 4% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 |  3% | 45% | |
2 bedroom | $3,495 | 12% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 19% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,875 | 63% | 35% |
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 Scotts Valley, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,395 | 24% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $4,000 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
45%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,875
Last 30 days
63%
Last year
35%
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 Scotts Valley, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
24%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Scotts Valley, 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.
How does rent in Scotts Valley, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Scotts Valley and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.
Scotts Valley
72%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Scotts Valley, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,400
5%$3,200
1%$3,299
28%$3,112
3%$2,850
42%$2,757
5%$3,925
36%$2,595
2%$3,250
3%$4,293
31%$2,725
7%$3,400
10%Discover rentals in Scotts Valley, CA
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Scotts Valley
143 La Cuesta Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Scotts Valley
143 La Cuesta Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Scotts Valley
143 La Cuesta Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Scotts Valley, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Scotts Valley rental market.
How much is rent in Scotts Valley?
The average rent in Scotts Valley is $3,275 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scotts Valley?
Average rent prices in Scotts Valley have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Scotts Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Scotts Valley is 72% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,375 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Scotts Valley?
To comfortably afford rent in Scotts Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $131,000/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).