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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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$3,114–$4,613
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 garage parking, swimming pool, fitness center, on-site laundry, outdoor space, and residents lounge. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
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$2,895–$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
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$8,500
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Beach HIll, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
328 Main St #13 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Beach HIll neighborhood of Santa Cruz. It has apartment amenities including on-site laundry, and residents lounge. Â View apartment
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