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Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

13 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    21
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,554
  • a living room with white couches and a coffee table
    11
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    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, 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
  • A small kitchen with a black fridge and white cabinets.
    16
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    81 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    13
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,621+
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  • a pool with white chairs and umbrellas and a blue sky
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    2333 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a balcony
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    166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003
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Santa Cruz, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 6.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,011 to $2,810.

Check out the average rent prices in Santa Cruz by neighborhood.

The average monthly rent in Santa Cruz, CA is around $2,810, while the national average rent is $1,750.

Average rent in Santa Cruz, CA

$2,810/mo Santa Cruz, CA average rental price, September 2025
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Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA rent for $2,810 per month, on average.

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

    5% of apartments in Santa Cruz, CA are priced between $1,501-$2,000. About 2% charge rents in the $2,001-$2,500 range. Approximately 62% of Santa Cruz’s apartment rentals are priced between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, 32% of apartments are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Cruz, CA (62%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Santa Cruz, CA

    36 /100
    Car-Dependent
    31 /100
    Some Transit
    49 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 36, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 49

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    The price range of a studio apartment is between $2,554 and $3,391.

    How many studio apartments for rent are available in Santa Cruz, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 13 studio rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 12 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    The average Santa Cruz, CA studio apartment size is 332 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Studio apartments in Santa Cruz, CA tend to be more affordable than other apartments and they have lower utility costs.

    What are the downsides of renting a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

    One of the downsides of living in a studio apartment is the limited storage space.