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Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

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

    4.0 (38)
    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 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
  • New Units Available 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
  • 7 units available
    Studio $2,554
    1 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    THE BREAKERS

    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,982
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    THE CLAY STREET RESIDENCES

    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,250
    2 bd $2,775
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    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
    Studio $3,325+
    1 bd $3,875
    2 bd $5,925+
    Base rent
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    River Row

    444 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 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
    Verified Listing

    Westmont Place Townhomes

    4.5 (9)
    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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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    1 bd $2,595+
    2 bd $3,295
    Base rent
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    Corcoran Gardens Apartments

    4.0 (6)
    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,495
    2 bd $3,395
    Base rent
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    Shearwater Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,795
    2 bd $3,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    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 $3,616+
    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
    Verified Listing

    2704 Lafayette Street

    2704 Lafayette Street, Soquel, CA 95073
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,595
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cabrillo Manor Homes

    3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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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
  • New listing
    2 bd $3,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1780 Weston Ridge Road

    1780 Weston Ridge Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    Cat friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • 14-11-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 24 Sep 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 housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Santa Cruz's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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?

Rental apartments in Santa Cruz come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 11% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 35% of all rentals in Santa Cruz. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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