Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,490 | No change |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,699 |  up 0.11% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 5 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 increased by 3.75% to $2,490, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $3,699.
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent
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$3,800
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,675
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,757–$3,999
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
$4,825
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,195
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,200
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,290
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beach HIll, Santa Cruz
$3,990
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,000–$3,955
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$1,895
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
3 Days Ago
$3,400
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,295
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
3 Days Ago
$4,800
2 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$5,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$5,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$7,795
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$8,000
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
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