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Average Rent Trends in Santa Cruz, CA

Rent in Santa Cruz, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,500
Jul 2025$3,600
Aug 2025$3,699
Sep 2025$3,500
Oct 2025$3,599
Nov 2025$3,540
Dec 2025$3,500
Jan 2026$3,600
Feb 2026$3,503
Mar 2026$3,500
Apr 2026$3,400
May 2026$3,400
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,700$3,800$5,000$6,500$3,381
Townhomes$1,400$3,975$4,950—$4,100
Apartments and Condos$2,650$3,510$5,000$6,650$2,795
Houses$2,849$4,400$5,500$6,500$4,800
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Santa Cruz, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,132 per month. This is about 62% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Santa Cruz, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Santa Cruz, CA is $4,800 per month. This is about 149% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Santa Cruz, CA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Santa Cruz, CA is $4,100 per month. This is about 112% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Santa Cruz, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $3,400 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Santa Cruz, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA was highest in May 2025 when it was $3,750 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,700 per month. That is about $350 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Santa Cruz, CA?
    There are 222 available rental listings in Santa Cruz, CA.
  • What colleges and universities are in Santa Cruz, CA?
    Colleges and universities in Santa Cruz, CA include: University of California Santa Cruz.
  • What are some zip codes in Santa Cruz, CA?
    Santa Cruz, CA includes zip codes such as: 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065, 95061.
  • What are some cities near Santa Cruz, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Felton, Ben Lomond, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Capitola. These cities may have more rental options to explore.