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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
September 2025
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,118 |  up 2.07% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,600 |  down 3.92% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,695 | down 3.78% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,850 | down 6.28% |
| 4 Bedroom | $7,000 | up 12.90% |
Median rent as of September 7, 2025
This September, we've analyzed our 93 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.
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PadMapper has 93 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 3 studio apartments, 19 one-bedroom apartments, 20 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$1,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
3 Days Ago
180 Dakota Ave is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool, storage, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
3 Days Ago
65 Grandview St is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
153 Calvin Pl is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including storage, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,925–$3,065
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
San Lorenzo Apartments 120 San Lorenzo Blvd is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and studio–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including outdoor space, garage parking, on-site laundry, and on-site management. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,975
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Beach HIll, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
115 Trinity St #1 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Beach HIll neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$2,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
1 Day Ago
1863 Halterman Ave is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool. Â View apartment
$2,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
610 14th Ave #3 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
SCZ T 231 Blackburn 231 Blackburn St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View building
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$2,195–$3,295
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
Caledonia 100 Caledonia St is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and studio–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including on-site laundry.  View building
$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
234 High St 234 High St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,300
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
4 Days Ago
317 Clinton St is a studio, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$2,395
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
21625 E Cliff Dr #C is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site management, and business center. Â View apartment
$2,400
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
610 Pacific Ave #5 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including business center, and on-site management. Â View apartment
$2,495
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
Bixby 123 Bixby St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,495
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
703 Marnell Ave is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$2,495
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
611 Soquel Ave #4 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site management, and business center. Â View apartment
$2,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
403 13th Ave is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and storage. Dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$2,550
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
4 Days Ago
318 Chestnut St #2 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$2,550
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
318 Chestnut St #1 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$2,550
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
318 Chestnut St #6 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment