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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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$3,450
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
18 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
$3,490
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
21724 E Cliff Dr #1 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site management, business center, and storage. Â View apartment
$3,500
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
1 Day Ago
308 River St #C12 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool, wheelchair accessible, garage parking, outdoor space, and elevator. Â View apartment
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$3,500
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
124 Shelter Lagoon Dr is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and swimming pool. Â View apartment
$3,500
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
822 Eaton St is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
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$3,550
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
1 Day Ago
127 Pearl St #3 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, garage parking, and on-site laundry. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$3,600
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
2895 Capitola Rd #15 is a 3 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
$3,600
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
755 14th Ave #308 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool, on-site laundry, and fitness center. Â View apartment
$3,600
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
308 Poplar Ave #A is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
$3,749
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
18 Hours Ago
726 Seabright Ave is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, on-site management, and storage. Â View apartment
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$3,900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
171 13th Ave is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$3,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
Laurel Street Triplex 1303 Laurel St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View building
$4,000
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
125 Pearl St is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$4,195
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
626 Windsor St #B is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including package service, garage parking, outdoor space, and storage. Â View apartment
$4,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
2603 Mattison Ln #NA is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and storage. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$4,450
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
209 Park Ave is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including storage, outdoor space, garage parking, on-site management, package service, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
$4,500
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
4 Days Ago
2674 Christine Oaks is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
$4,550
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
150 12th Ave is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$4,800
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
324 Plymouth St is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$4,995
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
437 Alta Loma Ln is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. Â View apartment