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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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$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
$4,895
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
3 Days Ago
148 34th Ave is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site management, storage, and outdoor space. 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
$5,000
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
19 Mary Case Ln is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$5,000
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
218 Mountain Way is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$5,345
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
145 Myrtle St is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
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$5,475
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
2-1171 2-1171 East Cliff Drive is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool. Â View apartment
$5,500
4 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
320 - 328 California Street 320 320 - 328 California Street is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 4 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View building
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$5,750
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
1 Day Ago
1700 Escalona Dr #I is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking, on-site laundry, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$5,950
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
4 Days Ago
3557 Mission Dr is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$6,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
1401 Laurent St is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site laundry, garage parking, storage, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$6,250
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
520 Laguna St is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$6,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
114 Frederick St is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
$6,800
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
128 Mcmillan Dr is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking. Â View apartment
$7,000
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
110 Naglee Ave is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including swimming pool. Â View apartment
$7,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
23635 E Cliff Dr is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking. Â View apartment
$7,600
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
2715 Warren St is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site management, garage parking, outdoor space, storage, and controlled access. Â View apartment
$8,000
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
218 Highland Ct is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including storage, outdoor space, garage parking, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
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$8,500
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Beach HIll, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
328 Main St #13 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Beach HIll neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including residents lounge, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment