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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,775 |  up 4.91% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,650 | up 0.04% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,495 |  down 0.09% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,600 | up 2.22% |
| 4 Bedroom | $7,700 | down 2.18% |
Median rent as of April 26, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 86 listings in Santa Cruz to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Santa Cruz median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 5.93% to $2,775, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.67% to $2,650.
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PadMapper has 86 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 7 studio apartments, 19 one-bedroom apartments, 15 two-bedroom apartments, 8 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Apartments for Rent
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$3,225–$7,500
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,000–$3,895
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$2,939
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$4,150
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,653–$4,564
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
$5,500
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
12 Hours Ago
$1,925–$2,950
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,445
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$4,450
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
23 Hours Ago
$2,795–$4,688
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,999–$3,899
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$6,250
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
2 Days Ago
$2,595
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,050
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,495
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$4,400
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
2 Days Ago
$3,990
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$4,500
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,750
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,381
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA