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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
September 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,573 |  up 12.11% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,498 |  down 3.92% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,525 | down 2.08% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,800 | up 1.59% |
| 4 Bedroom | $7,325 | up 10.15% |
Median rent as of September 13, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 101 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 increased by 3.13% to $2,573, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $2,498.
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PadMapper has 101 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 8 studio apartments, 20 one-bedroom apartments, 21 two-bedroom apartments, 12 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Apartments for Rent
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3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,150
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,595
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,700
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,050
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,900
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,100
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,800
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,195
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,495
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,800
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,450
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$4,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,922
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$4,349
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago