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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
February 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,198 |  down 0.09% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,495 |  up 5.05% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,475 | down 3.47% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,200 | down 2.28% |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,000 | down 22.48% |
Median rent as of January 25, 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 0.09% to $2,198, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.20% to $2,495.
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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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$2,000–$3,955
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$2,757–$3,999
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$3,800
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
1 Day Ago
$3,280–$4,456
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
$1,925–$2,955
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,795–$5,237
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$1,910
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
4 Days Ago
$3,100
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$4,000
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,200
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,800
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,800
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,800
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,000
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,190
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,400
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,800
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,195
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago