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Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA. 233 Rentals Available
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,600
    Base rent
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $2,750+
    2 bd $3,805+
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • in black and white
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,300
    2 bd $3,100
    Base rent
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    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a living room with white couches and a coffee table
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $3,000
    Base rent
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    10 units available
    Studio $2,750+
    1 bd $2,800+
    Base rent
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator in a tiny house
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,350
    Base rent
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Studio $3,070+
    1 bd $3,890+
    2 bd $5,595+
    Base rent
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    800 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and a wooden floor
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $2,000
    1 bd $2,200
    2 bd $2,900
    Base rent
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    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a living room with a couch and a painting on the wall
    12 units available
    Studio $3,300
    1 bd $3,391
    Base rent
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    555 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,895
    Base rent
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    9 units available
    Studio $2,480
    1 bd $2,620
    Base rent
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a house with a walkway in front of it
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    101 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • a swimming pool with chairs and a canopy over a pool
    2 bd $3,975+
    Base rent
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    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and tables
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a large kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink
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    50 5Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • a spacious living room with carpet and a large window
    1 bd $2,650
    Base rent
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • a pool with white chairs and umbrellas and a blue sky
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,925
    2 bd $3,445
    Base rent
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    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • a kitchen and dining room with a table and chairs
    4 units available
    2 bd $3,705+
    Base rent
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    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • a street scene with a truck parked in front of a house
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    6892-6898 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • 1360 41St Ave. 1 Apartment for Rent
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    1360 41St Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
  • a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops
    Rent specials
    2 bd $3,495+
    Base rent
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    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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  • the logo for the project is displayed on a black screen
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    910 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
  • two blue chairs in front of a swimming pool
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    850 Rosedale Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
  • a house with cars parked in front of it
    2 bd $3,050
    Base rent
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    3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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  • the building in which the motel is located
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    Bay Hill Apartments, Inc., Capitola, CA 95010
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 26 May 2026.

What are the best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA?
What is the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average rent in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,385.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is between $2,000 and $5,140.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is between $2,200 and $5,685.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is between $2,350 and $7,390.

What type of rental buildings are in Santa Cruz, CA?

In Santa Cruz 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Santa Cruz's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Santa Cruz, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Santa Cruz are about 36 years old, on average. Of these, 31% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 94% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Santa Cruz, CA?

Rental apartments in Santa Cruz come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 11% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 35% of all rentals in Santa Cruz. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.