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


River Row

St. George Apartments

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

Oceanview

The Breakers

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific

1804 Mission St
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Cypress Point

Thurber Apartments

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Capitola Gardens

Pacific Station South

Lincoln Apartments

Baytree Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

101 Grand

Gonda Street Apartments

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The Hilltop
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Plum Street Garden Apartments

Emerald Bay Apartments

Six Hundred Park Avenue

Westmont Townhomes

Chestnut Street

306 Cliff St

103 E Beach St

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6412 Highway 9, Unit apartment live work space

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8787 Highway 9, Unit Main House

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921 Western Dr, Unit A
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512 Laverne Ave

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130 Grove St

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883 Buena Vista Dr, Unit Country Living with Hwy Access

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135 Camino del Sol, Unit 135A

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1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B

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633 Trevethan Ave, Unit Alley

155 Felker St, Unit 20

330 Sea Ridge Rd, Unit Apt. 1

129 6th St, Unit 129 6th street Apt. #5

3665 Tiffani Ct
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48 College Rd, Unit 48

1 Pine Ave

6500 CA-9

103 Darlington Ln

912 Soquel Ave

204 Hollister Ave

9651 Soquel Dr

23 Broadis St

5420 Hwy 9

834 Paget Ave
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Santa Cruz County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County Studio Apartments | $2,893 | $1,000 | $3,475 |
| Santa Cruz County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,289 | $1,695 | $8,900 |
| Santa Cruz County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,458 | $2,500 | $9,500 |
| Santa Cruz County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,764 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Cruz County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,607 | $4,500 | $8,000 |
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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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