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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,198 |  down 0.09% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,495 |  up 5.05% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,475 | down 3.47% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,200 | down 2.28% |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,000 | down 22.48% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 81 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 0.09% to $2,198, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.20% to $2,495.
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PadMapper has 81 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 5 studio apartments, 13 one-bedroom apartments, 15 two-bedroom apartments, 12 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$1,300
5 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$1,500
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
8 Hours Ago
$1,895
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
3 Days Ago
$1,900
Studio Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$1,910
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
2 Days Ago
$1,925–$2,955
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,000–$3,955
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$2,195
Studio Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$2,200
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,200
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,295
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,675
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
3 Days Ago
$2,750–$2,950
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,795–$5,237
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,800
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,800
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,827–$3,999
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,850
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago