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Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

Across 19 rentals in Santa Cruz, CA, the cheapest we list is $2,175/mo and the average asking rent is around $3,114/mo. That runs about 33% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $3,123/mo and two-bedrooms around $3,790/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$2,175
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$3,11433% above CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$2,68623% above CA
1 bed$3,12335% above CA
2 bed$3,79048% above CA
3 bed$3,57020% above CA

19 rentals in Santa Cruz, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at The Breakers in Santa Cruz, CA
Great deal
Apartment · Santa Cruz
$2,175/mo
3.9(38)
Studio|1 ba|310 ft²

The Breakers

630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA

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1-bedroom apartment at Five55 in Santa Cruz, CA
Apartment · Santa Cruz
$3,795/mo
4.4(57)
1 bd|1 ba|638 ft²

Five55

555 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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Renting in Santa Cruz, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average asking rent across the 19 listings we track in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,114/mo, with the cheapest starting at $2,175/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Santa Cruz?
The Breakers is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Santa Cruz, CA at $2,175/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Santa Cruz?
Based on the listings we track in Santa Cruz, CA: studios around $2,686/mo, one-bedrooms around $3,123/mo, two-bedrooms around $3,790/mo, three-bedrooms around $3,570/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Santa Cruz expensive to rent in?
Santa Cruz sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $3,114/mo is about 33% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo.

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