Apartments For Rent in Scotts Valley, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Scotts Valley, CA

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What Locals Say about Scotts Valley

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Scotts Valley blends coastal calm and tech access—safe, friendly, trail-filled, pet-loving. People love the walkability, parks, beaches and trails, safety, small-town vibe, good schools. They gripe about few restaurants, rising prices and traffic, Hwy 17 commutes, and wildlife.
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  • Kazybura
    "Peaceful beautiful and a great place to raise children. Good commute location and close to the beach and mountains and redwood parks. "
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  • Veronicamarian
    "Lots of parks and close to the beach to take doggies out. There’s a dedicated dog park too. So many people here have dogs! "
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  • Pamela Reitsma
    "I have lived in this neighborhood since the houses were built. People know each other are courteous to each other."
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  • Candymyheart
    "It’s safe for kids and very family friendly and it’s an amazing town for all kinds of families very excepting and open community "
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  • Hossain M.
    "friendliest people you can find. conservatives with the right amount of liberal. close to San Jose but also close to the ocean. win win"
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  • T F.
    "Scotts Valley has been home for almost two years now. I love it and the overall vibe is good. It’s slowly getting colonized by techies but it won’t likely lose its rugged charms anytime soon."
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  • Dalexander
    "I’ve lived here for four years and it is much better than surrounding areas. The one problem is that there are not many options for good restaurants."
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  • T F.
    "Not so much events but the fact that people are just a little nicer than up the hill. There’s just a type of person that’s attracted to this town and they’re generally hard working, outdoorsy, live and let live types."
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  • Ttuong
    "Clean and no graffiti Nice neighborhoods. The city is growing and some growing pains include higher traffic but it isn’t too bad. "
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  • Amp471a
    "Dog park with separate small and big dog sections. Lots of places to walk the doggos. Close to lots of trails and beaches."
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  • Hossain M.
    "lots of dog people and the dogs have tons of space to roam and run around. and the weather is always perfect for taking them out on walks. "
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  • Ssmith
    "Difficult, but necessary to live in Scotts Valley. Highway 17 is the challenging during the commute hours of the winter"
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  • Kengrid
    "This is a wonderful place to walk and play with your fur babies. Many walking paths and a large dog park"
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  • pl
    "The wildlife limits how long dogs can be outside unattended. There are mountain lions and coyotes in the neighborhood. There are many roads for walking dogs which are a positive. "
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  • Lbtreehouse
    "Small town feel, low crime, good location for commuting. Food is seriously lacking as is diversity. Great schools. "
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  • Kengrid
    "I notice everyone walks their dogs here. We also have a dog park here also. Our community is very friendly and safe."
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  • Ssmith
    "The Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival and other events throughout town. The small town feel is also really nice along with a kickass farmer’s market"
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  • Ssmith
    "That local schools are strapped for cash and catering to a fairly affluent parent base. There is a strong social expectation that you will either contribute large amounts of time in the schools or cash. It is rough for working parents"
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  • Dan M.
    "the schools are good, not enough decent restaurants, has lots of parks in area, and traffic is getting worse"
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  • Hockeybunny24
    "Nothing anymore. My neighborhood, and the town in general is getting over run with housing units and losing the small town feel. It’s extremely sad "
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Average Rent Trends in Scotts Valley, CA

Rent in Scotts Valley, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$4,000
Jul 2025$3,900
Aug 2025$3,975
Sep 2025$3,975
Oct 2025$3,500
Nov 2025$3,795
Dec 2025$3,849
Jan 2026$4,350
Feb 2026$4,500
Mar 2026$3,513
Apr 2026$2,645
May 2026$3,900
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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$2,878$3,495$5,300$5,333$3,550
Townhomes——$4,500$6,300$4,500
Apartments and Condos$2,878$3,250—$5,200$3,250
Houses—$3,900$5,300$5,500$5,300
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Scotts Valley, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Scotts Valley, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Scotts Valley, CA is $2,614 per month. This is about 35% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Scotts Valley, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Scotts Valley, CA is $5,300 per month. This is about 175% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Scotts Valley, CA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Scotts Valley, CA is $4,500 per month. This is about 133% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Scotts Valley, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Scotts Valley, CA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $3,095 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Scotts Valley, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Scotts Valley, CA was highest in May 2025 when it was $4,420 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Scotts Valley, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Scotts Valley, CA is $2,878 per month. That is about $1,028 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Scotts Valley, CA?
    There are 20 available rental listings in Scotts Valley, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in Scotts Valley, CA?
    Scotts Valley, CA includes zip codes such as: 95066, 95067.
  • What are some cities near Scotts Valley, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Felton, Ben Lomond, Soquel, Santa Cruz, Lexington Hills. These cities may have more rental options to explore.