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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
September 2025
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,195 |  up 8.66% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,550 |  down 5.56% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,648 | down 2.01% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,998 | down 2.95% |
| 4 Bedroom | $7,000 | up 16.67% |
Median rent as of September 14, 2025
This September, we've analyzed our 99 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 99 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 2 studio apartments, 21 one-bedroom apartments, 20 two-bedroom apartments, 11 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Luxury Apartments for Rent
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$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
$4,895
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ 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 outdoor space, storage, and on-site management. Â View apartment
$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
$4,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
1 Day 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
$4,500
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
2674 Christine Oaks is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$4,450
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
209 Park Ave is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including storage, outdoor space, garage parking, on-site management, package service, and on-site laundry. Â View apartment
Short stay
$2,995–$4,440
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
Breakwater Apartments 1630 Merrill St is an apartment rental building with 4 floorplans, and 1–3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$4,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
4 Days Ago
2603 Mattison Ln #NA is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including storage, and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
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$2,899–$4,257
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
Chestnut Street 143 Chestnut St is an apartment rental building with 4 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$4,000
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
251 High Street A-J 251 High St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$4,000
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
125 Pearl St is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$3,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
Laurel Street Triplex 1303 Laurel St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View building
$3,995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
101 Jewell Street, Unit 7 101 Jewell St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including garage parking, and on-site laundry. Â View building
$3,995
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
626 Windsor St #B is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including package service, garage parking, outdoor space, and storage. Â View apartment
$2,706–$3,933
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
Emerald Bay Apartments 2500 Soquel Dr is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 1–3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including controlled access, outdoor space, and on-site laundry.  View building
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$3,900
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
448 May Ave #1 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment
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$3,850
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
4 Days Ago
203 Seaview Ave is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including garage parking. Â View apartment
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$3,181–$4,671
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
Pacific Shores 1240 Shaffer Rd is an apartment rental building with 4 floorplans, and 1–2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has building amenities including fitness center, swimming pool, outdoor space, residents lounge, on-site laundry, and garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$3,800
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
1 Day Ago
2339 17th Ave is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Santa Cruz. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$3,800
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
1 Day Ago
333 Southview Ter is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. Â View apartment