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Apartments for Rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA
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    22681 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    2 BEDS $2,995
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    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $3,295+
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    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,395+
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    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    2 BEDS $3,130
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    2+ BEDS $3,150
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    850 Rosedale Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    347 Spreckels Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
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    3066 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS $3,795
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    50 5Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    Bay Hill Apartments, Inc., Capitola, CA 95010
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    2090 -2092 Penasquitas Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    1360 41St Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    6892-6898 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    141 Aptos Village Way Unit 207, Aptos, CA 95003
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    527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,195
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,399+
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Studio $2,480+
    1 BED $2,835
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    1 BED $3,555
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    1 BED $2,955
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $3,075
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    555 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Studio $3,020+
    1 BED $3,650+
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    101 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Average rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA

$2,815/mo Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA average rental price, July 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is around $2,815.

Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA apartment rent ranges

Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA rent trends

Getting around in Greater Santa Cruz, CA

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8 /100
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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 4 Dec 2023.

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

The best apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA are: 22681 East Cliff Drive, Shearwater Apartments, Landing at Capitola, Acorn Court Apartments and Corcoran Gardens Apartments.

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

The average rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is $2,815. Start your search for apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA now.

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 $2,595 and $3,495. View all studio apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA.

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 $2,595 and $3,150. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA now.

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 $2,995 and $3,950. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA.

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 $2,995 and $3,410. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA.

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

In Greater Santa Cruz 33% of the housing is rented out compared to 67% 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, 56% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 36% are single-family rentals.

Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA demographics

  • 85,342Total Population
  • 43,576 Female
    41,765 Male
  • 44Median Age

In total, Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA has 85,342 residents, 43,576 women and 41,765 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 44.

Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA households

  • 21,389 Family
    12,947 Non-family
  • 8,710 Children
    25,626 No Children
  • 34,336Total Number of Households
  • 2.43Average People Per Household
  • $114,068Median Household Income

There is a total of 34,336 households in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA. Of these, 8,710 have children and 25,626 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 21,389 family households and 12,947 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2.43 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $114,068, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,212.

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 27% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 18% hold a Graduate Degree.

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