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Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    2 BEDS $3,299
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    22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    1 BED $2,495
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    527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,275+
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,598+
    1 BED $2,973+
    2 BEDS $3,961+
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $3,130+
    2 BEDS $3,499+
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    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,374+
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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    2 BEDS $2,524+
    3 BEDS $2,945+
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    22681 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    1 BED $2,995
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    2+ BEDS $3,345
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    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    STUDIO $2,395
    1 BED $2,650+
    2 BEDS $3,395
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    2 BEDS $3,299
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    850 Rosedale Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    116 -120 Elm St., Watsonville, CA 95076
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    Bay Hill Apartments, Inc., Capitola, CA 95010
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    1360 41St Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    2090 -2092 Penasquitas Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS $4,425
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    101 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003
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    611 Tuttle Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076
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    347 Spreckels Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,195+
    1 BED $2,295
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    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    2 BEDS $3,975+
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    44 Hill Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Santa Cruz County, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Santa Cruz County, CA were last updated on 14 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in Santa Cruz County, CA?

The best apartments in Santa Cruz County, CA are: The Sands, 22625 East Cliff Drive, Cormorant Court Apartments, Cypress Point and Hidden Creek Apartments.

What is the average rent in Santa Cruz County, CA?

The average rent in Santa Cruz County, CA is $3,190.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA is between $2,195 and $3,345.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA is between $1,937 and $7,016.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA is between $1,903 and $5,449.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA is between $1,903 and $7,016.

What type of rental buildings are in Santa Cruz County, CA?

In Santa Cruz County, 39% of the residents are renting compared to 61% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Santa Cruz County’s rentals, 47% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 41% are single-family rentals.

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