Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Soquel, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Soquel

$2,600/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Soquel is $2,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$3.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Soquel

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Soquel rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Soquel, CA

Average rent prices in Soquel have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 Soquel, CA

Rent prices in Soquel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Soquel is $2,850, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Soquel run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,075.

Listings

Studio

$2,350

No Change

22%

1 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$3,800

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,650

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,275

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,275

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 Soquel, CA.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

48%

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$3,097

Last year

12%

Houses

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Soquel, 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 Soquel, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Soquel and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Soquel

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,375
increased by130%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Soquel, CA is 41% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.

Discover rentals in Soquel, CA

101 Darlington Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Soquel

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
103-119 Darlington Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

103-119 Darlington Lane

103 Darlington Ln, Soquel, CA 95073

3 beds

2 baths

$4,450

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.
4875 Rivervale Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Soquel

3 beds

2 baths

$4,875

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3251 Victory Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Soquel

3 beds

2 baths

$5,000

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.
4941 East Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.3

Very good

4941 East Walnut

4941 E Walnut St, Soquel, CA 95073

Studio

1 bath

$2,275

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.
4441 W Walnut St #JADU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Soquel

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

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.
4875 Rivervale Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Soquel

3 beds

2 baths

$4,875

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
103-119 Darlington Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

103-119 Darlington Lane

103 Darlington Ln, Soquel, CA 95073

3 beds

2 baths

$4,450

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.
4441 W Walnut St #JADU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Soquel

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

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.
4875 Rivervale Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Soquel

3 beds

2 baths

$4,875

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
101 Darlington Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Soquel

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Soquel, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Soquel rental market.

How much is rent in Soquel?

The average rent in Soquel is $2,600 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Soquel?

Average rent prices in Soquel have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Soquel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Soquel is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $104,000/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).