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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
February 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,195 |  down 0.23% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,675 |  up 12.63% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,450 | down 4.17% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,050 | down 5.81% |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,000 | down 22.48% |
Median rent as of February 1, 2026
This February, we've analyzed our 81 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.
The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 0.14% to $2,195, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 7.21% to $2,675.
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PadMapper has 81 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 5 studio apartments, 13 one-bedroom apartments, 15 two-bedroom apartments, 12 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Luxury Apartments for Rent
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$3,195
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,100
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,995–$3,005
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,915
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,000–$3,955
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$2,800
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,800
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,750–$2,950
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,745
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
52 Minutes Ago
$2,675
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$1,925–$2,955
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,500
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,295
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,200
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,200
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,195
Studio Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$1,910
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
4 Days Ago
$1,900
Studio Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz