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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

34 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,595+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,699+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with white couches and a coffee table
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • A small kitchen with a black fridge and white cabinets.
    16
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,195
  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    13
    Today

    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,995+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and tables
    45
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED Ask for Pricing

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  • a spacious living room with carpet and a large window
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • a pool with white chairs and umbrellas and a blue sky
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    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • A modern living room with brown leather chairs and a flat screen TV.
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    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
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  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    20 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
    1 BED $2,831+
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    55 Pennsylvania Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    121 Massol Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a counter top
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    909 University Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95032
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
    1 BED $2,395
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Santa Cruz, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 5.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,368 to $3,196.

Check out the average rent prices in Santa Cruz by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,196, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,750.

Average rent in Santa Cruz, CA

$3,196/mo Santa Cruz, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,196 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in Santa Cruz, CA?

    A share of 2% of apartments in Santa Cruz, CA are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. Around 32% of Santa Cruz’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 65% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Cruz, CA (65%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Santa Cruz, CA

    36 /100
    Car-Dependent
    31 /100
    Some Transit
    49 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 36, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 49

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $2,195 and $5,018.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Santa Cruz, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 36 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 12 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    The average Santa Cruz, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 560 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.