Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz
November 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,275 |  down 0.76% |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,700 |  up 27.59% |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,124 | No change |
Median rent as of October 25, 2026
This November, 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 $3,275, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 9.21% to $3,700.
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent
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$3,275–$7,500Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,950Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$3,100–$3,700Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,650Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,401Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$4,181Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,829Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,900Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,677–$3,769Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
2 Days Ago
$2,250Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,595Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,000Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,395Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
2 Days Ago
$2,015Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,050Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Studio Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
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