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Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA. 114 Rentals Available
114 Rentals Available
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  • Rent specials 16 units available
    1 bd $2,750+
    2 bd $3,299+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (15)
    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • New units available 16 units available
    Studio $2,881+
    1 bd $2,999+
    2 bd $3,799+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (34)
    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • 2 bd $4,475
    Base rent
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    4.0 (8)
    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $3,510+
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    2 bd $3,295
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    5.0 (2)
    527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $2,350
    1 bd $2,825+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (2)
    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $3,225+
    1 bd $3,875
    2 bd $7,475+
    Base rent
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    444 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • 5 units available
    Studio $2,175+
    1 bd $2,595+
    2 bd $2,825
    Base rent
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    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $2,982
    1 bd $3,765
    Base rent
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $4,700
    Base rent
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    1715 Matthews Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    1 bd $2,595
    2 bd $3,295
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    4.0 (5)
    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,600
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (8)
    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • 3 bd $4,500
    Base rent
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    125 Arabian Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
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    910 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
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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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    Income restricted
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    201 Pacifica Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076
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    4.5 (6)
    790 Vista Montana Drive #105, Watsonville, CA 95076
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $3,532+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (6)
    20 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
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    55 Pennsylvania Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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    4.5 (12)
    226 Edelen Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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    121 Massol Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,450
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    4.0 (30)
    1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
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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 10 May 2026.

What are the best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA?
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 $2,175 and $6,504.

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 $2,595 and $6,504.

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 $2,350 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. 13% 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 31% 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.