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Apartments for Rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

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    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    2 BEDS $3,550
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    2 BEDS $3,195+
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    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    2 BEDS $3,495
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    2090 -2092 Penasquitas Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS $3,925
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    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,485+
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    850 Rosedale Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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    166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003
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    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
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    910 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
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    2603 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $4,000
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    22 Willis Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    3 BEDS $5,600
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    401 15Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    3 BEDS $5,800
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    1053 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,300
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    727 Hanover St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    3 BEDS $4,650
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,699+
    2 BEDS $3,299+
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,554
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $2,825
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,982
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    2 BEDS $2,390
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    724 RIVERSIDE AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
    3 BEDS $4,500
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,770
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,621+
    1 BED $2,995+
    2 BEDS $4,469+
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    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    2 BEDS $4,175+
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Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA have increased by 0.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,160 to $3,170.

Average rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

$3,170/mo Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is around $3,170.

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

    A share of 15% of apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 21% of 's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 64% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA (64%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Greater Santa Cruz, CA

    21 /100
    Car-Dependent
    8 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 21, Bike Score®: 8

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA were last updated on 22 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    The best apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA are: Acorn Court Apartments, Corcoran Gardens Apartments, Shearwater Apartments, 2090-2092 Penasquitas Drive and Landing at Capitola.

    What is the average rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    The average rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is $3,159.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is between $3,195 and $3,495.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is between $3,195 and $3,495.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is between $2,895 and $4,000.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is between $3,195 and $5,800.

    What type of rental buildings are in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA?

    In Greater Santa Cruz 34% of the housing is rented out compared to 66% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 6% of Greater Santa Cruz’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 53% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 37% are single-family rentals.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA demographics

    • 84,882Total Population
    • 43,226 Female
      41,656 Male
    • 45Median Age

    In total, Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA has 84,882 residents, 43,226 women and 41,656 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 45.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA households

    • 21,757 Family
      13,021 Non-family
    • 8,452 Children
      26,326 No Children
    • 34,778Total Number of Households
    • 1.91Average People Per Household
    • $130,060Median Household Income

    There is a total of 34,778 households in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA. Of these, 8,452 have children and 26,326 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 21,757 family households and 13,021 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 1.91 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $130,060, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,318.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA have no high school education, 17% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 28% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 19% hold a Graduate Degree.

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