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Apartments for Rent near University of California - Santa Cruz

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Apartments for Rent near University of California - Santa Cruz. 47 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen with white appliances and granite counter tops
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    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    2 BEDS $3,550
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances.
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    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    2 BEDS $4,175+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,554
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $2,825
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,699+
    2 BEDS $3,299+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,982
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,390
  • A small kitchen with a black fridge and white cabinets.
    16
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,195
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  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,621+
    1 BED $2,995+
    2 BEDS $4,569+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and tables
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • 724 RIVERSIDE AVE. 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    724 RIVERSIDE AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
    3 BEDS $4,500
  • A kitchen with a refrigerator, cabinets, and a staircase.
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    727 Hanover St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    3 BEDS $4,650
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    1 day ago

    401 15Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    3 BEDS $5,800
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
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    1053 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    2 BEDS $3,300
  • a living room with white couches and a coffee table
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Santa Cruz, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 6.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,507 to $3,283.

Check out the average rent prices in University of California - Santa Cruz by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,743, the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,283.

Average rent in Santa Cruz, CA

$3,283/mo Santa Cruz, CA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,283.

    What's the typical rent budget in Santa Cruz, CA?

    About 26% of apartment rents in Santa Cruz, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 58% of apartments. Around 3% of University of California - Santa Cruz’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 13% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Cruz, CA (58%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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    Looking to get out of the dorm and live off-campus? Browse 47 apartment(s) for rent near University of California - Santa Cruz, that offer year-round housing, more privacy and space. Rental prices near University of California - Santa Cruz start as low as $2,195 per month.

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