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Apartments Near University of California-Santa Cruz

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3D Tour
$2,803 - 4,642
Chestnut Street
Deal
143 Chestnut St Santa Cruz, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
Townhome
13
$4,600
905 Nobel Dr
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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Nobel
0
$5,300
3 Bed 2.5 Bath On The Upper Westside
407 Village Cir Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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Spring Street
33
$3,948
101 Torrey Pine Ter Unit Santa
Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Nobel
0
$3,800
2 Bed 1.5 Condo On The Upper Westside Close To Ucsc
204 Castillion Ter Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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Nobel
1
$3,300
Charming 2br/1ba End Unit For Rent – Great Location!
227 Palo Verde Ter Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Nobel
1
$3,590
High St.
404 High St Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
16
$3,390
337 339 High St
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
1
$5,800
Fully Furnished Charming Upper Westside Home With Canyon Views
165 Westview Ct Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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Western
1
$2,400
121 Sylvar St
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
12
$3,600
505 Walnut Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
3
$3,295
102 Pine Pl
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
0
$450
Garage Space For Rent
1332 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
1.5 miles from center of campus
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West King Street
1
$4,875
Discover Timeless Elegance In This Neo-victorian Gem
231 Union St Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
1.5 miles from center of campus
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In Unit Laundry
Lower Ocean
1
$2,000
Coloma Street
125 Coloma St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
6
$1,500
Quaint Cottage House / Apartment
1185 7th Ave Apt C Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
1
$2,800
302 Oregon/303 Laguna
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Feb. 1, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
0
$5,500
Beachview Ave Beauty
128 Beachview Ave Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Natural Bridges
17
$3,850
337 Chestnut
337 Chestnut St Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
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Lower Ocean
1
$3,800
Santa Cruz 2br Bungalow
165 Trescony St Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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West King Street
5
$1,800
Amazing One Bedroom
138 Blaine St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Ocean Street
1
$2,650
133 Walti St
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Feb. 11, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Neary Lagoon
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$2,050
Charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom
1111 Ocean St #203 Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Ocean Street
$3,500
620.5 Laurel St
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
1
$2,500
Prime Location: Upstairs 2br/1ba With Private Balcony
320 Center St Unit 5 Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
1
$2,500
Prime Location: 1br/1ba
320 Center St Unit 2 Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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Lower Ocean
1
$6,500
Tranquil Condo Near Neary Lagoon
106 Shelter Lagoon Dr Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Mar. 1, 2025
1.9 miles from center of campus
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Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
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15
$3,128 - 3,990
Pacific Shores
1240 Shaffer Road Santa Cruz, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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Income Restricted
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1010 Pacific Apartments
Deal
1010 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
1.9 miles from center of campus
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Income Restricted
Section 8
2
$2,400
815 Almar St
Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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Disability Access
Westside
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 1,618 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 $2,360 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 $2,500 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 $3,590 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 $3,590 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 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 $94,000 to live comfortably.

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near University of California-Santa Cruz to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of University of California-Santa Cruz apartments to choose from!

Santa Cruz:
January Rent Report

Welcome to the January 2025 Santa Cruz Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the January 2025 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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1 BR       2 BR

Santa Cruz Rent Prices Decrease From December to January

Santa Cruz rent prices decreased over the last month. From December to January, the city experienced a -2.56% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Santa Cruz one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,514.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from December to January, Santa Cruz experienced a -1.07% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Santa Cruz two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,504.0.

January Prices: Santa Cruz vs. Surrounding Areas

Capitola, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Watsonville, CA
$2,587
$2,580
$2,150
$0
$850
$1,700
$2,550
$3,400
Median 1 BR Rent

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 2 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:

  • Rent increased in Capitola, CA, Watsonville, CA .

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

  • 1 suburb is currently priced higher than the city of Santa Cruz.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Santa Cruz.

January 2025 Pricing Trends: Santa Cruz vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,103
$3,142
$2,580
$2,383
$2,341
$1,905
$1,282
$1,242
$1,219
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

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

1 BR January 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR January 2 BR M/M % Change
Santa Cruz, CA $2,580.0 -0.27% $3,542.0 -0.95%
Capitola, CA $2,587.0 3.52% $3,084.0 -2.22%
Watsonville, CA $2,150.0 2.58% $3,048.0 -4.48%

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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