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Apartments for Rent in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    2+ BEDS $3,345
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    22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    22681 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    1 BED $2,995
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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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    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,374+
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    1360 41St Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    850 Rosedale Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    Bay Hill Apartments, Inc., Capitola, CA 95010
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    166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003
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    347 Spreckels Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
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    2090 -2092 Penasquitas Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS $4,425
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    3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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    141 Aptos Village Way Unit 207, Aptos, CA 95003
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    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
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    8065 Aptos St., Aptos, CA 95003
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    910 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
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    527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,275+
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $3,130+
    2 BEDS $3,499+
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,195+
    1 BED $2,295
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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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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    2 BEDS $3,299
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    2 BEDS $3,299
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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

$3,219/mo Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA average rental price, February 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA is around $3,219.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA apartment rent ranges

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA rent trends

    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 14 Mar 2025.

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

    The best apartments in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA are: Corcoran Gardens Apartments, 22625 East Cliff Drive, 22681 East Cliff Drive, Shearwater Apartments 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 $2,395 and $3,345.

    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 $2,495 and $3,345.

    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 $2,495 and $4,500.

    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 $3,345.

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

    In Greater Santa Cruz, 34% of the residents are renting compared to 66% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 6% of Greater Santa Cruz’s rentals, 53% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 37% are single-family rentals.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA demographics

    • 85,463Total Population
    • 43,466 Female
      41,996 Male
    • 46Median Age

    In total, Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA has 85,463 residents, 43,466 women and 41,996 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 46.

    Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA households

    • 21,684 Family
      12,839 Non-family
    • 8,455 Children
      26,068 No Children
    • 34,523Total Number of Households
    • 2.39Average People Per Household
    • $110,923Median Household Income

    There is a total of 34,523 households in Greater Santa Cruz, Central Coast, CA. Of these, 8,455 have children and 26,068 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 21,684 family households and 12,839 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2.39 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $110,923, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,278.

    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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