
Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA (702 Rentals)


River Row

Oceanview

The Breakers

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

St. George Apartments

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific Apartments

1804 Mission St
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Cypress Point

201 River Street Apartments

Thurber Apartments

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Capitola Gardens

Lincoln Apartments

Baytree Apartments

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The Hilltop

101 Grand

Gonda Street Apartments

Emerald Bay Apartments
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Plum Street Garden Apartments

Westmont Townhomes

Six Hundred Park Avenue

Chestnut Street

The Palomar Inn

103 E Beach St

306 Cliff St

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7354 Highway 9, Unit Sunny One Bed One Bath

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2431 Richmond Dr, Unit 2431 Richmond Dr # 2

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130 Grove St
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344 Pennsylvania Dr, Unit 4

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135 Camino del Sol, Unit 135A

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1415 Seabright Ave, Unit B

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3665 Tiffani Ct, Unit SI ID1573481P

1 Pine Ave

5580 Washington Wy

10510 CA-9

514 Broadway

1355 42nd Ave

501 Spruce St
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12895 CA-9

23 Broadis St

105 Jacobs Ln

308A Estrella Ave

1005 3rd St

809 Browns Valley Rd

1546 Broadway

109 Atkinson Ln

2727 Smith Grade Rd

531 Dufour St
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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 | $2,979 | $1,000 | $3,475 |
| Santa Cruz County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $2,350 | $8,900 |
| Santa Cruz County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $2,500 | $9,500 |
| Santa Cruz County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,783 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Cruz County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,474 | $7,100 | $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, July 30, 2026, there are currently 702 available Santa Cruz County apartments priced from $1,000 to $10,000, with an average monthly rent of $3,829.
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Cruz County?
There are currently 282 Studio Apartments in Santa Cruz County with rent ranges from $1,000 to $3,475 with an average price of $2,979.
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 $2,350 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,417.
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 $4,500.
How expensive are Santa Cruz County Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 141 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Cruz County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,000 to $10,000 - averaging $4,783 for the location.
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