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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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$2,599–$3,955
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
Hidden Creek Apartments 200 Button St is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including package service, controlled access, swimming pool, outdoor space, garage parking, on-site management, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,600
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
137 Clay St #2 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site laundry, business center, and on-site management. View apartment
$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
832 Hanover St 832 Hanover St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. View building
$2,700–$4,000
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
251 High Street A-J 251 High St is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms 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
$2,706–$3,733
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
Emerald Bay Apartments 2500 Soquel Dr is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and 1–3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including outdoor space, on-site laundry, and controlled access. View building
$2,800
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
822 Eaton St is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$2,850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
1786 Reinelt Avenue 1786 Reinelt Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including storage, and on-site laundry. View building
Short stay
$2,895–$4,296
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
Breakwater Apartments 1630 Merrill St is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
1385 1385 7th Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
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$2,895
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
1 Day Ago
320 Soquel Ave Unit C1 #C1 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool. View apartment
$2,900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
115A Toledo St is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. View apartment
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$2,939–$4,287
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
Chestnut Street 143 Chestnut St is an apartment rental building with 4 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$3,200
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
RT 101 Soquel Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 1 bedroom units available. It is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including on-site laundry, and elevator. View building
$3,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
708 Riverside Ave Apt A #Apt A is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. View apartment
$3,315
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
ELM2 210 Elm St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood of Santa Cruz. View building
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$3,331–$4,623
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
Pacific Shores 1240 Shaffer Rd is an apartment rental building with 4 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including swimming pool, residents lounge, fitness center, on-site laundry, garage parking, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
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$3,350
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
20 Hours Ago
716 Darwin St #308 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including storage, garage parking, elevator, and roof deck. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$3,400
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
Garden Lane MHP 692 38th Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. View building
$3,400
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
41 Grandview St #102 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. View apartment
$3,450
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
8 Hours Ago
803 Brommer St #B is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including package service, on-site laundry, garage parking, on-site management, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment