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Rent Trends for Apartments in Santa Cruz
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Santa Cruz | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,877 |  down 3.94% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,650 |  up 1.96% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,600 | up 1.41% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,600 | down 3.16% |
| 4 Bedroom | $7,500 | No change |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 75 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 3.68% to $2,877, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $2,650.
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PadMapper has 75 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Santa Cruz. Specifically, 7 studio apartments, 18 one-bedroom apartments, 11 two-bedroom apartments, 7 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Santa Cruz CA Apartments for Rent
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$3,225–$7,500
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$3,017
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,000–$3,820
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$4,150
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
5+ Days Ago
$3,718–$4,645
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,990
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Eastside, Santa Cruz
$4,500
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,750
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,381
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
$4,200
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$3,650
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
$2,826–$4,796
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Santa Cruz, CA
$6,650
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Beach HIll, Santa Cruz
1 Day Ago
$2,750
1 Bedroom Apartment · Santa Cruz, CA
$1,970
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz
1 Day Ago
$1,750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
1 Day Ago
$3,990
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside, Santa Cruz