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  • Rent specials 21 units available
    Studio $2,599+
    1 bd $2,799+
    2 bd $3,695+
    Total monthly cost
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    Cypress Point

    4.0 (35)
    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 9 units available
    1 bd $2,699+
    2 bd $2,999+
    Total monthly cost
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    Hidden Creek Apartments

    4.0 (15)
    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,985
    2 bd $3,725
    Total monthly cost
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    San Lorenzo Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $3,250+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Sands

    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    Studio $2,554
    1 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
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    THE BREAKERS

    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,982
    Base rent
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    THE CLAY STREET RESIDENCES

    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,975
    Base rent
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    221 Raymond Street Apartments

    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $3,395+
    Base rent
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    Cormorant Court Apartments

    5.0 (2)
    527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,995+
    1 bd $3,795+
    2 bd $5,925+
    Base rent
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    River Row

    444 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,310
    2 bd $3,150
    Base rent
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    314 Spruce Street 7 Units 95060

    4.5 (4)
    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $4,275+
    Base rent
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    Westmont Place Townhomes

    4.5 (9)
    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Ocean Street Apartments

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • 3 bd $4,575
    Base rent
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    RIVERSIDE

    724 RIVERSIDE AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
    Pet friendly
  • 111 Barson Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    Nuevo Sol

    111 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $3,350
    Base rent
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    127 Pearl St, Unit A

    127 Pearl St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony

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  • 1 bd $2,650
    2 bd $3,345
    Base rent
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    Corcoran Gardens Apartments

    4.0 (6)
    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,495
    1 bd $2,995
    2 bd $3,395
    Base rent
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    Shearwater Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,795
    Base rent
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    22625 East Cliff Drive

    4.5 (1)
    22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    2 bd $3,595+
    Total monthly cost
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    Landing At Capitola

    3.5 (8)
    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,695
    Base rent
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    Acorn Court Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,750
    Base rent
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    Cabrillo Manor Homes

    3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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  • 101 La Pluma Ct 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $3,100
    Base rent
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    101 La Pluma Ct

    101 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
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    The Bluffs At 44th

    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 16-9-city

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 23 Aug 2026.

What are the best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA?

The best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA are: Cypress Point, Hidden Creek Apartments, San Lorenzo Apartments, The Sands and THE BREAKERS.

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 $3,725.

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 $1,700 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 $2,554 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.

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