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783 S Branciforte Ave

2985 Mattison Ln

3387 Mission Dr

308 River St

204 Castillion Terrace

1624 Killdeer Pl

1798 Halterman Ave

755 14th Ave

112 Canfield Ave

612 Seabright Ave

200 5th Ave

922 Windham St

203 Seaview Ave

209 National St

2226 Mission St

215 Blackpoint Ln

2395 Delaware Ave

2726 Hampton Ln

184 Cypress Park

426 Swift St

22525-2525 E Cliff Dr

3304 Winkle Ave

4497 Highway 9, Unit #A

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2114 Derby Ave

4441 W Walnut St

4230 Topsail Ct

4530 West Walnut Street

Harbor Walk at Swan Lake

Laureate Court

2865 Capitola

622 Pine

Modular Condo Project

2030 N Pacific Ave

122 Rincon Street

2711 LLC

234 High St

832-834 Paget Ave

Copa Cabanas

985 30th Ave

320 - 328 California Street

SCZ T 318 Laurel Street

Capitola Townhomes

250 6th Ave

Columbia Duplex

212 Hubbard St

3230 Mission Dr

371 7th Ave

909 35th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $2,984 | $1,895 | $3,475 |
| Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,306 | $1,395 | $4,295 |
| Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,679 | $2,999 | $7,934 |
| Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $2,595 | $7,500 |
| Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,661 | $7,322 | $8,000 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,394 | $1,500 | $4,250 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,493 | $4,150 | $5,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $5,400 | $1,350 | $7,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA?
As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 437 available Santa Cruz apartments priced from $1,395 to $8,000, with an average monthly rent of $3,817.
What Santa Cruz neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 22 neighborhoods in the Santa Cruz area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Outer Campbell Los Gatos with 956 listings, Elkhorn Pajaro with 636 listings, and Valley View Reed with 498 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz?
There are currently 156 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $1,895 to $3,475 with an average price of $2,984.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz ranges from $1,395 to $4,295 with an average monthly rent of $3,306.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Cruz range from $2,999 to $7,934. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,679.
How expensive are Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 75 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Cruz on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,595 to $7,500 - averaging $4,485 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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