Homes for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA (75 Rentals)

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property at 1780 Weston Ridge Rd
$3,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,850

Total Monthly Price$3,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

1780 Weston Ridge Rd

Scotts ValleyCA95066
property at 106 Bluebonnet Ln
$4,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,500

Total Monthly Price$4,500
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

106 Bluebonnet Ln, Unit 13

106 Bluebonnet Ln
Scotts ValleyCA95066
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property at 605 Carrol Ave
$3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 14

605 Carrol Ave

FeltonCA95018
property at 2499 Capitola Ave
$3,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,950

Total Monthly Price$3,950
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

2499 Capitola Ave

SoquelCA95073
property at 4210 Glen Haven Rd
$4,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,200

Total Monthly Price$4,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

4210 Glen Haven Rd

SoquelCA95073
property at 1030 El Dorado Ave
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1030 El Dorado Ave

Santa CruzCA95062
property at 120 Alamo Ave
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

120 Alamo Ave

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 5715 Empire Grade
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

5715 Empire Grade

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 144 Everson Dr
$2,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

144 Everson Dr, Unit Mariner’s Cove

144 Everson Dr
Santa CruzCA95060
property at 320 Myrtle St
$3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

320 Myrtle St, Unit A

320 Myrtle St
Santa CruzCA95060
  • Smoke Free

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property at 312 Spruce St
$4,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,150

Total Monthly Price$4,150
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 23
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

312 Spruce St

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 1450 42nd Ave
$3,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,350

Total Monthly Price$3,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

1450 42nd Ave, Unit Capitolacondo4

1450 42nd Ave
CapitolaCA95010
property at 4380 Diamond St
$3,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,495

Total Monthly Price$3,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

4380 Diamond St, Unit 1

4380 Diamond St
CapitolaCA95010
  • Smoke Free
property at 19 Gonzales St
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

19 Gonzales St

WatsonvilleCA95076
  • Smoke Free
property at 463 Sea Horse Dr
$5,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,950

Total Monthly Price$5,950
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

463 Sea Horse Dr

WatsonvilleCA95076

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property at 870 30th Ave
$3,570
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

Unit

870 30th Ave
Santa CruzCA95062

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property at 2114 Derby Ave
$2,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

2114 Derby Ave

CapitolaCA95010

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz County

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Cruz County?

There are currently 706 Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Cruz County ranging from $950 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Cruz County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Cruz County ranges from $950 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,576.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Cruz County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz County range from $2,595 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,950 to $6,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,967.

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