Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,300 |  up 1.54% |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,905 | up 24.44% |
| 2 Bedroom | $5,535 | No change |
Median rent as of April 26, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 17 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 2.33% to $3,300, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 3.03% to $3,905.
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent
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$3,225–$7,500
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,999–$3,899
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$3,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,495
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,939
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$8,000
5 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,849
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,820
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
3 Days Ago
$6,250
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Beach HIll, Santa Cruz
4 Days Ago
$7,900
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$4,600
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$4,600
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,050
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$3,990
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,000–$3,895
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$2,650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
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