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728 36th Ave

220-224 Laurel St

530 14th Ave

526-528 California Ave

130 Mccornick St

Garden Street

The Breakers In Santa Cruz

630 Carmel St

2045 Alice St

908 Ocean St

3320 Portola Dr

2121 Portola Dr

Pleasant Acres

32 Campbell St

940 Windsor St

Neptune Apartments

126-130 Toledo St

Claradon Court Apartments

2711 Soquel Ave

3030 Elda Ln

890 W Cliff Dr

Porter College B

106 Campbell St

The Carmel

Pogonip Terrace Apartments

340 Highland Ave

134-146 Mccornick St

Ocean Breeza Mobile Manor

1507 Mission St

1450 Merrill St

127 Pearl St

520 Chestnut St

1510 Merrill St

230 Laurel St

3385 Mission Dr

335 Felix St

127 Ocean St

249 7th Ave

Correials Indendent Senior Apartment

159 Mission St

344-350 Ocean St

119 Clay St

2222 Alice St

207 Riverside Ave

299 7th Ave

Chanticleer Commons

620 Laurel St

417 Cliff St

200 W Cliff Dr
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 | $3,112 | $1,860 | $3,475 |
| Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $2,479 | $4,278 |
| Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,506 | $2,695 | $7,569 |
| Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,507 | $3,495 | $6,095 |
| Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,542 | $7,085 | $8,000 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,643 | $1,150 | $4,400 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,796 | $1,200 | $7,400 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $6,861 | $5,895 | $7,900 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $9,031 | $8,695 | $9,600 |
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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, July 27, 2026, there are currently 447 available Santa Cruz apartments priced from $1,860 to $8,000, with an average monthly rent of $3,777.
What Santa Cruz neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 21 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 957 listings, Elkhorn Pajaro with 627 listings, and Valley View Reed with 499 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz?
There are currently 154 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz with rent ranges from $1,860 to $3,475 with an average price of $3,112.
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 $2,479 to $4,278 with an average monthly rent of $3,422.
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 $2,695 to $7,569. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,506.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.