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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,395 |  up 5.83% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,550 |  down 1.73% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,600 | down 7.10% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,800 | down 3.03% |
| 4 Bedroom | $6,875 | down 2.83% |
Median rent as of July 26, 2026
This August, we've analyzed our 115 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 remained the same at $2,395, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.85% to $2,550.
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PadMapper has 115 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 9 studio apartments, 19 one-bedroom apartments, 33 two-bedroom apartments, 13 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Apartments for Rent
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$3,100
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$3,349
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$6,095
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,800
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,725
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,475
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$4,295
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,400
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$5,000
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$5,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$5,250
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$2,795
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$6,000
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$2,950
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$4,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$5,150
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Beach HIll, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago
$3,495
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
5+ Days Ago