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    555 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Studio $3,000+
    1 BED $3,650+
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    1 BED $3,295
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    101 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Studio $2,795
    1 BED $2,835
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Studio $1,975+
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Studio $2,595+
    1 BED $2,995+
    2 BEDS $3,345+
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $3,155+
    2 BEDS $3,745
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    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    2 BEDS $3,975+
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    50 5Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    2+ BEDS $3,150
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    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    1 BED $2,395
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    22681 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,505+
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    6892-6898 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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    1360 41St Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    850 Rosedale Ave., Capitola, CA 95010
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    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    2 BEDS $3,450
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    3066 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    2 BEDS $3,800
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    Bay Hill Apartments, Inc., Capitola, CA 95010
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    141 Aptos Village Way Unit 207, Aptos, CA 95003
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    31 Lassen Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

$3,596/mo Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA average rental price, July 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is around $3,596.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,726, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is $3,596.

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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 26 Sep 2023.

What are the best apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

The best apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA are: Five55, San Lorenzo Apartments, THE CLAY STREET RESIDENCES and Blackburn House.

What is the average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

The average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is $3,596. Start your search for apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is between $3,000 and $3,295. View all studio apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is between $3,295 and $3,970. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA now.

What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

In Downtown Santa Cruz, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Downtown Santa Cruz’s rentals, 51% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA demographics

  • 47,594Total Population
  • 23,411 Female
    24,183 Male
  • 36.6Median Age

In total, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has 47,594 residents, 23,411 women and 24,183 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Santa Cruz’s population is 36.6.

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA households

  • 9,626 Family
    9,215 Non-family
  • 3,868 Children
    14,973 No Children
  • 18,841Total Number of Households
  • 2.46Average People Per Household
  • $93,839Median Household Income

There is a total of 18,841 households in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 3,868 have children and 14,973 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 9,626 family households and 9,215 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Santa Cruz is 2.46 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Santa Cruz equals $93,839, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,200.

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have no high school education, 18% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 7% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 29% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 22% hold a Graduate Degree.

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