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320 Locust St

711 3rd St

710 Emeline Ave

Kinsley Apartments

Ocean Street Townhomes

151-161 Mentel Ave

133 Walti St

2256-2268 Capitola Rd

327-331 Washington St

658 24th Ave

1901 Portola Dr

217 Riverside Ave

Shoreline Estates

117 Campbell St

1506 Broadway

125-129 Hubbard St

1013 Broadway

Sunshine Village Apartments

Linda Apartments

219 Fern St

2190 Chanticleer Ave

693-695 30th Ave

75 Front St

La Bahia Apartments

50 5th Ave

159 Bixby St

Snug Harbor MHC

324 Mountain View Ave

1004 3rd St

Del Monte Court

16 Keys

2230 Alice St

335 Gault St

951 30th Ave

242 San Lorenzo Blvd

Villa Santa Cruz

318 Spruce St

Cypress Apartments

431 Washington St

1464-1468 Upper Park Rd

114 Viaduct Ct

515 Maple St

216-226 Felix St

1890 17th Ave

420 Capitola Road Ext

Marel Apt

2050 Jose Ave

238 San Lorenzo Blvd

146 Chrystal Ter
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 | $3,307 | $1,395 | $4,295 |
| Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,709 | $3,050 | $7,534 |
| Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,465 | $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 | $3,381 | $1,500 | $4,250 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,518 | $4,150 | $5,200 |
| 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 $3,791.
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 $3,307.
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 $3,050 to $7,534. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,709.
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 $4,465 for the location.
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