Rental prices in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 10.2% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,356 to $3,014.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is $3,014.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is around $3,014.
A share of 29% of apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 49% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 6% of Downtown Santa Cruz's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 15% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.
The largest share of rentals in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA (49%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
There are 1 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.
The average Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA rental house size is 990 sq. ft.
Renting a house in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.
Houses for rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA are usually located in non-central areas.
In total, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has 46,024 residents, 22,720 women and 23,304 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Santa Cruz’s population is 36.
There is a total of 18,280 households in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 4,050 have children and 14,230 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 9,260 family households and 9,020 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Santa Cruz is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Santa Cruz equals $106,040, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,495.
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 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 21% hold a Graduate Degree.
If you love backyard BBQ’s, want a pool table in the basement, and a garage to park your car, then you’re probably looking at homes for rent right now. About are 6 rental homes are located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, some on quiet tree-lined side streets, away from the hustle and bustle, some close to busy lively main roads, close to public transportation, dining and entertainment. Wherever you see yourself living, browse our listings of single family homes for rent and you’re sure to spot a few you will like. Renters on a strict budget on the lookout for cheap houses for rent can find listings of duplexes, townhomes, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom homes for rent, which tend to be more affordable. Some rents go as low as $3,300, while the average price of rental homes in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is $4,640.
If you have school-aged children, you’ve probably eyed a few good schools in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. All you have to do now is find a 3 bedroom or 4 bedroom house to rent near one of them. If you are in this situation, you’re in luck. There are 6 total listings of single family homes for rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA neighborhood, with asking rents ranging from $3,300 to $5,800 per month. Draw a radius or a polygon on the map around the address of the school you’re interested in and see all rental listings are in that area. Once you find a house you like, don’t let it slip away. You can apply for a lease online right away or contact the property manager right here on Rent Café.
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