Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA
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Rent specials New Units AvailableStudio $2,801+1 bd $2,805+2 bd $3,701+Total monthly cost4.0 (35)101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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8 units available1 bd $2,599+2 bd $2,999+Total monthly cost4.0 (15)200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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11 units availableStudio $2,5541 bd $2,350+Base rent4.0 (2)630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 2 units left2 bd $3,720+Total monthly cost304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $3,615Total monthly cost4.5 (2)120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $2,982Base rent132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,950+1 bd $2,000+2 bd $2,975Base rent221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Cat friendly
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Rent specials New Units Available2 bd $3,550+Base rent5.0 (2)527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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Rent specials New Units AvailableStudio $2,995+1 bd $3,795+2 bd $5,925+Base rent444 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Ask for pricing350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $4,475Base rent4.5 (9)801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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New listing2 bd $3,725Base rent1504 Bay St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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2 bd $3,345Base rent4.0 (6)650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online
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Rent specials2 bd $3,395Base rent4.5 (2)2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online • Parking • Pool
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $2,975Base rent4.5 (1)22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online
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Rent specials New Units Available2 bd $3,601+Total monthly cost3.5 (8)3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials2 bd $3,845Base rent3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003Apply online
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Only 1 unit left3 bd $5,400Base rent438 Cliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $3,100Base rent101 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted201 Pacifica Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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New listing3 bd $6,750Base rent260 Jaunell Rd, Aptos, CA 95003Dog friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA last updated?
Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 2 Aug 2026.
What are the best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA?
The best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA are: Cypress Point, Hidden Creek Apartments, THE BREAKERS, The Sands and San Lorenzo Apartments.
What is the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rent in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,551.
What is the price range for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?
The price range for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is between $2,554 and $3,615.
What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is between $2,350 and $4,235.
What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA is between $2,350 and $7,500.
What type of rental buildings are in Santa Cruz, CA?
In Santa Cruz 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Santa Cruz's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.
What do typical apartment communities look like in Santa Cruz, CA?
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Santa Cruz are about 35 years old, on average. Of these, 36% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 88% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 16% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
What apartment floorplans are common in Santa Cruz, CA?
Studio apartments in Santa Cruz are around 11% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 45% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.