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Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA under $2500 – 8 Rentals available

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Santa Cruz, CA Demographics

  • Total Population64,273
  • Female 31,189
    Male 33,084
  • Median Age28.7

Average Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

  • Santa Cruz, CA Average Rental Price, January 2021 $2,457 /mo

Santa Cruz, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $1,001-$1,5004%
  • $1,501-$2,00021%
  • > $2,00076%

Santa Cruz, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Jan / 2021
Santa Cruz, CA $2,351 $2,351 $2,581 $2,464 $2,573 $2,611 $2,591 $2,405 $2,457
National $1,381 $1,418 $1,428 $1,432 $1,468 $1,475 $1,477 $1,464 $1,462
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Santa Cruz, CA Households

  • Total Number of Households22,363
  • Family 10,892
    Non-family 11,471
  • Children 4,745
    No Children 17,618
  • Average People Per Household2.43
  • Median Household Income$70,102
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,869

Santa Cruz, CA Education Statistics

  • No High School3%
  • Some High School20%
  • Some College22%
  • Associate Degree8%
  • Bachelor Degree27%
  • Graduate Degree19%

Search for apartments in Santa Cruz, CA under $2,500

There’s more than one way to spend $2,500 on rent in Santa Cruz, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $2,500 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $2,500 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA. Customize your search by using more RENTCafé filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 5 apartments for rent below $2,500 in Santa Cruz, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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