Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA (714 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
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$2,606 - $4,284
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Capitola Gardens
$2,957 - $5,347
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Capitola Gardens

1745 46th AveCapitola, CA 95010
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The Hilltop
$3,551 - $4,451
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The Hilltop

363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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512 Laverne Ave
$3,075
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512 Laverne Ave

512 Laverne AveAptos, CA 95003
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130 Grove St
$3,000
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130 Grove St

130 Grove StBoulder Creek, CA 95006
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$7,322

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 2, 2027

3665 Tiffani Ct

Santa CruzCA95065

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz County

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Santa Cruz County, CA?

As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 714 available Santa Cruz County apartments priced from $1,000 to $10,000, with an average monthly rent of $3,699.

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz County?

There are currently 284 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz County with rent ranges from $1,000 to $3,475 with an average price of $2,893.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Cruz County Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz County ranges from $1,695 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,289.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz County cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Cruz County range from $2,500 to $9,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,458.

How expensive are Santa Cruz County Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 144 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Cruz County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,000 to $10,000 - averaging $4,764 for the location.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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.

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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.