Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA
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8 units availableStudio $2,175+1 bd $2,595+2 bd $2,825Base rent4.0 (2)630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
Rent specials Only 1 unit left1 bd $2,950Total monthly cost4.5 (2)120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
2 bd $3,295Base rent5.0 (2)527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online • Cat friendly -
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Only 2 units leftStudio $2,9821 bd $3,765Base rent132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
Rent specials New units availableStudio $3,225+1 bd $3,8752 bd $7,475+Base rent444 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
New units available 19 units availableStudio $2,631+1 bd $2,999+2 bd $3,799+Total monthly cost4.0 (34)101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
2 bd $4,475Base rent4.0 (8)801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
Rent specials New units available1 bd $2,799+2 bd $3,500+Total monthly cost4.0 (15)200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $2,2752 bd $3,150Base rent314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Apply online • Pet friendly -
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New listing4 bd $8,250Base rent110 Western Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Pet friendly -
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Rent specials New units available1 bd $2,5952 bd $3,075Base rent4.0 (5)650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online -
2 bd $3,395Base rent4.5 (2)2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online -
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New units available Only 1 unit left2 bd $3,195Base rent22681 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online -
Rent specials Only 1 unit left2 bd $3,500Total monthly cost3.5 (8)3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online • Pet friendly -
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2 bd $3,650Base rent4.5 (1)100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066Apply online • Cat friendly -
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2 bd $3,845Base rent3002 - 3036 Mcglenn Drive, Aptos, CA 95003Apply online -
Ask for pricing4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010Apply online • Pet friendly -
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3 bd $5,800Base rent2524 Charlene Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Apply online
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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 28 May 2026.
What are the best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA?
The best apartments in Santa Cruz, CA are: Ocean Street Apartments, THE CLAY STREET RESIDENCES, Hidden Creek Apartments, The Sands and River Row.
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 $3,505.
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 $2,275 and $4,370.
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 $2,275 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.