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Apartments Near University of California-Santa Cruz

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$2,900
371 7th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,875
Casa Capitola
1945 42nd Ave Capitola, CA
2 BR | Mar. 14, 2026
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,895
Soquel Knolls – Gorgeous Fully Remodeled 3bd / 1.5ba Second-floor Condo
4215 Starboard Ct #4 Soquel, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
119 Mtn. View
119 Mountain View Ave Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$7,000
Furnished West Side Charmer!
204 Alhambra Ave Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,900
X- Frederick St. Properties
514 520 Frederick St Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,000
1Bed Unit - Right Off The Freeway Of Prospect Heights
613 Trevethan ADU Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
Serene Mountain Setting In Felton
1715 Upper Scenic Dr Felton, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,700
360-370 10th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,795
Capitola Townhomes
754 Capitola RD Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
729 Willow Way
Felton, CA
Studio | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,750
Live Oak Townhome – Completely Renovated & Move-in Ready!
1170 White Water Cv Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
Schwann Lagoon 2 Bed/1 Bath Furnished Condo
755 14th Ave #201 Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
2bd/1ba Clean Condo Near Sunny Cove! ( Co-signors Now Accepted!)
755 14Th Ave Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
1200 Capitola Rd Unit 25
Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,995 - 4,495
Breakwater Apartments
1630 Merrill St Santa Cruz, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
1901 Portola Dr
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,950
2314 Felt St Unit A
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
Newly Renovated Cozy 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Home. Walking Distance From Local Beaches.
2314 Felt St Unit B Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,381
Emerald Bay Apartments
2500 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
Scotts Valley
4110 Scotts Valley Dr Scotts Valley, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,795
30th Ave Townhomes
875 30Th Ave Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
2674 Christine Oaks
Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,675
Acorn Court Apartments
100 Acorn Court Scotts Valley, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
Santa Cruz Coast Homes
785 30Th Ave Santa Cruz, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,750
Indoor - Outdoor Living At It's Best!
3740 Gross Rd Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,875
721 37th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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Dream Surf Location! Stylish Pleasure Point Studio W/ Finished Garage
150 34th Ave Santa Cruz, CA
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5.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,900 - 3,200
Garden Lane Mhp
692 38th Ave Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,900
2 Bedroom Condo In The Villas Of Capitola!
1925 46Th Ave Capitola, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.2 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 2,123 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 $2,500 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 $2,790 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 $3,490 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 $3,490 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,650 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 $100,000 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:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2026 Santa Cruz Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 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 February to March

Santa Cruz rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, 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 February to March, 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 $.

March 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.

March 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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