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Houses for Rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

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Houses for Rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA. 5 Rentals Available
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    141 Aptos Village Way Unit 207, Aptos, CA 95003
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    166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
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    3108 & 3124 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    3 BEDS $4,395
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    8065 Aptos St., Aptos, CA 95003
    4 BEDS Ask for pricing
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Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA have decreased by 3.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,219 to $3,101.

Average rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

$3,101/mo Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is around $3,101.

    What's the typical rent budget in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    A share of 14% of apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 37% of 's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 49% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA (49%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Greater Santa Cruz, CA

    21 /100
    Car-Dependent
    8 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 21, Bike Score®: 8

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    The average Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA rental house size is 1,520 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    Renting a house in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    Houses for rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA demographics

    • 84,642Total Population
    • 43,006 Female
      41,636 Male
    • 44Median Age

    In total, Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA has 84,642 residents, 43,006 women and 41,636 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 44.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA households

    • 21,682 Family
      13,243 Non-family
    • 8,383 Children
      26,542 No Children
    • 34,925Total Number of Households
    • 2.36Average People Per Household
    • $123,816Median Household Income

    There is a total of 34,925 households in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA. Of these, 8,383 have children and 26,542 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 21,682 family households and 13,243 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2.36 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $123,816, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,425.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA have no high school education, 16% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 28% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 20% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 5 apartment rental properties in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA with prices ranging from $4,395 to $4,395. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $4,395, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 5 houses for rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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