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Studio Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

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  • 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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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
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    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,982

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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $1,185+
  • A small kitchen with a black fridge and white cabinets.
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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
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    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,621+
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  • a spacious living room with carpet and a large window
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    650 Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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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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  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    55 Pennsylvania Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have decreased by 8.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,050 to $2,799.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is $2,799.

Average rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

$2,799/mo Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA is around $2,799.

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

    A share of 6% of apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 39% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 2% of Downtown Santa Cruz's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 53% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA (53%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Santa Cruz, CA

    99 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    46 /100
    Some Transit
    99 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 99, Transit Score®: 46, Bike Score®: 99

    Frequently asked questions

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

    There are 3 studio rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 11 Nov 2025.

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

    The average Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA studio apartment size is 360 sq. ft.

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

    Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, 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 Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

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

    Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA demographics

    • 46,024Total Population
    • 22,720 Female
      23,304 Male
    • 36Median Age

    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.

    Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA households

    • 9,260 Family
      9,020 Non-family
    • 4,050 Children
      14,230 No Children
    • 18,280Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $106,040Median Household Income

    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.

    Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA education statistics

    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.