Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz

January 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 January, 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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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Santa Cruz

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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