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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
November 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,300 |  down 5.27% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,450 | down 2.97% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,395 | down 3.69% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,500 | down 2.07% |
| 4 Bedroom | $7,350 |  up 0.34% |
Median rent as of November 1, 2026
This November, we've analyzed our 94 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 1.08% to $2,300, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.93% to $2,450.
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PadMapper has 94 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 8 studio apartments, 28 one-bedroom apartments, 16 two-bedroom apartments, 8 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Apartments for Rent
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$2,000Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$4,000Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
3 Days Ago
$4,000Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
3 Days Ago
$3,933Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,050Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Studio Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$4,250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
4 Days Ago
$2,950Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$1,850Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$1,750Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Studio Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$1,095–$1,495Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$2,950Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$3,100–$3,700Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$6,800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,495Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$4,100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,850Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,595Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago