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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    2 BEDS $3,600
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,750+
    2 BEDS $3,805+
  • in black and white
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    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $3,100
  • a living room with white couches and a coffee table
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    1 BED $3,000
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  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,750+
    1 BED $2,800+
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  • a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator in a tiny house
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,350
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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    800 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $3,070+
    1 BED $3,890+
    2 BEDS $5,595+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a wooden floor
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    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,000
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,900
  • a living room with a couch and a painting on the wall
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    555 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $3,300
    1 BED $3,391
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,895
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,480
    1 BED $2,620
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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
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    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    2 BEDS $3,975+
  • 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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Santa Cruz, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 4.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,482 to $3,331.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,331.

Average rent in Santa Cruz, CA

$3,331/mo Santa Cruz, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,331.

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

    About 21% of apartment rents in Santa Cruz, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 62% of apartments. Around 3% of Santa Cruz’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 13% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Cruz, CA (62%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Santa Cruz, CA

    36 /100
    Car-Dependent
    31 /100
    Some Transit
    49 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 36, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 49

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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