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Luxury Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

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Luxury Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. 197 Rentals Available
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    800 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $3,070+
    1 BED $3,890+
    2 BEDS $5,595+
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    555 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $3,300
    1 BED $3,391
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,750+
    1 BED $2,800+
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    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    2 BEDS $3,495+
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    3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS $3,050
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    31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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    3 BEDS $3,235+
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    20 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
    1 BED $3,092+
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 6.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,277 to $3,066.

Average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

$3,066/mo Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is around $3,066.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

    A share of 29% of apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 51% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 6% of Downtown Santa Cruz's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 13% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA (51%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Santa Cruz, CA

    99 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    46 /100
    Some Transit
    99 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 99, Transit Score®: 46, Bike Score®: 99

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a luxury apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

    The price range for a luxury apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is between $3,070 and $7,390.

    How many luxury rentals are available in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 12 luxury rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a luxury apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

    The average Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA luxury apartment size is 771 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

    Renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA comes with many amenities, more space and central locations.

    What are the downsides of renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

    Luxury apartments tend to be more expensive and have higher utility bills.

    Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA demographics

    • 552Total Population
    • 272 Female
      279 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has 552 residents, 272 women and 279 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Santa Cruz’s population is 36.

    Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA households

    • 111 Family
      108 Non-family
    • 49 Children
      171 No Children
    • 219Total Number of Households
    • 1.98Average People Per Household
    • $106,040Median Household Income

    There is a total of 219 households in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 49 have children and 171 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 111 family households and 108 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Santa Cruz is 1.98 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Santa Cruz equals $106,040, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,495.

    Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have no high school education, 18% went to high-school, and 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 21% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

    If you love living like a king or a queen, you might be interested in uniquely furnished, modern apartments. Nothing says elegance like a professionally-designed interior down to the smallest detail. Now you have the best 197 apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA to choose from, located in 7 upscale buildings. The average size of this type of apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is around 813 Sqft, but if you’re in need of more space, apartment complexes also have large apartments for rent. Luxury townhomes are also a great option for families, especially those located in family-friendly communities, close to schools, preschools and parks. The best apartments on the market in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA are up for grabs right now, so don’t miss the chance to level up your lifestyle!

    High rise apartments do come cheap

    We can all agree that high-level amenities give us a sense of accomplishment and a certain feeling of comfort. Well, on the bright side, luxury is now accessible to both multi-millionaires and people with regular incomes. Cheap luxury apartments are not just an illusion - the land of milk and honey is closer than it’s ever been, with prices starting at $2,750. There are no less than 197 luxury studio apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA right now waiting to become your future home.

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