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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,405+
    1 bd $2,605+
    2 bd $3,305+
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    Cypress Point

    4.0 (38)
    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    1 bd $2,599+
    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 $2,850
    2 bd $3,205
    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 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,720
    Total monthly cost
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    The Sands

    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 5 units available
    Studio $2,554
    1 bd $2,817
    Base rent
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    THE BREAKERS

    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,250
    2 bd $2,775
    Base rent
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    221 Raymond Street Apartments

    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials
    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 New Units Available
    Studio $3,275
    1 bd $3,875
    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 $3,875+
    Base rent
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    Westmont Place Townhomes

    4.5 (9)
    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,000
    Base rent
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    619 Windham Street

    619 Windham Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    Ocean Street Apartments

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 3 bd $4,575
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    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

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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,495
    2 bd $3,195
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    Corcoran Gardens Apartments

    4.0 (6)
    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,395+
    1 bd $2,895
    2 bd $3,295
    Base rent
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    Shearwater Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,795
    2 bd $3,295
    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 $3,420+
    Total monthly cost
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    Landing At Capitola

    3.5 (9)
    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,550+
    Base rent
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    Acorn Court Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $3,570
    Base rent
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    2704 Lafayette Street

    2704 Lafayette Street, Soquel, CA 95073
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    The Bluffs At 44th

    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
  • 3 bd $5,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2021 Felt Street

    2021 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    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 2 Oct 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 $2,250 and $3,465.

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 $2,250 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 residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Santa Cruz's rentals, 55% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in Santa Cruz is 35 years old, with 36% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 88% are garden-style apartment communities, 16% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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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