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Apartments in UCSC Santa Cruz

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3D Tour
$3,047 - 4,769
Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut St Santa Cruz, CA
1 - 2 BR | Jun. 16, 2026
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Townhome
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
3
$1,970
141 Peach Ter
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Air Conditioning
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Nobel
1
$7,400
New Remodel 3/2 Condo Walk To Ucsc.
124 Torrey Pine Ter Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Nobel
21
$8,000
218 Highland Ct
Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Harvey West
1
$4,400
Brand New Never Lived In 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Home
1320 River St Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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River Street
1
$5,500
3/1 Close To Uc, Hiking, Mountain Biking And Downtown
1318 River St Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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River Street
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$9,600
Sunny 5 Bedroom 3 Bath Walk To Uc
119 Donna Ct Santa Cruz, CA
5 BR | Jul. 8, 2026
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Western
14
$8,250
110 Western Ct
Santa Cruz, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$2,395
A Light-filled Home With Room To Work In The Heart Of Santa Cruz
901 River St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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River Street
1
$2,700
251 High St
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Lower Ocean
1
$4,000
322 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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West King Street
29
$4,500
Upscale Westside Living! Spacious 2bd/2ba Above Copal Restaurant
1203 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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West King Street
11
$2,249
243 Arroyo Seco
Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
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Westside
29
$4,750
2030 N Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Ocean Street
2
$3,395
Bright & Private 1br Oasis With Patio, Skylight & Designer Upgrades
510 Lincoln St Apt 3 Santa Cruz, CA
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Lower Ocean
1
$3,300 - 6,000
320 328 California St
Santa Cruz, CA
2 - 4 BR | Jun. 22, 2026
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Neary Lagoon
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$5,500
Sims Delight
306 Sims Rd Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$5,820
Charming Vintage Home Steps From Downtown Santa Cruz
145 Myrtle St Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Neary Lagoon
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1010 Pacific Apartments
Deal
1010 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Section 8
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$3,500
2 Bed 2 Bath Bi-level Condo Downtown
168 Everson Dr Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Neary Lagoon
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$2,800
One Bedroom Condo Close To Downtown Santa Cruz!
212 Everson Dr Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$2,065 - 2,715
Five55 Pacific
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555 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in UCSC on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 20 apartments available near UCSC.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in UCSC?

The average rent for a studio apartment near UCSC is around $2,157 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in UCSC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near UCSC is around $2,700 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in UCSC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near UCSC is around $4,019 per month.

How many apartments are available in Santa Cruz, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 2,206 apartments available in Santa Cruz.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Cruz is around $2,250 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz is around $2,800 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz is around $3,800 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz, the average rent price is $3,800 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Santa Cruz, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Santa Cruz, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $90,000 to live comfortably.

Santa Cruz:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2026 Santa Cruz Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2026 key findings and figures for the Santa Cruz rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Santa Cruz average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Santa Cruz Rent Prices Decrease From May to June

Santa Cruz rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Santa Cruz one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Santa Cruz experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Santa Cruz two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

June Prices: Santa Cruz vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Santa Cruz and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Santa Cruz over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Santa Cruz suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Santa Cruz suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Santa Cruz suburbs.

June 2026 Pricing Trends: Santa Cruz vs. National Comparisons

Santa Cruz Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Santa Cruz over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Santa Cruz average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Santa Cruz one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Santa Cruz and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Santa Cruz and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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