
Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz
March 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,250 | No change |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,775 | |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,699 |
Median rent as of March 15, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 19 listings in Downtown Santa Cruz to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Downtown Santa Cruz median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment remained the same at $3,250, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.79% to $3,775.
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent
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$3,160–$7,500
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,495
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
12 Hours Ago
$3,650
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,689–$3,949
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz