Apartments and Homes for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA
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Apartments and homes for rent in Santa Cruz, CA
Showing 6 listings in Santa Cruz, CA — open the app for the full catalog.
What's on the market in Santa Cruz right now
Asking prices of listings currently active on Nalren in Santa Cruz, CA — refreshed daily.
About rentals in Santa Cruz
6 rentals are listed in Santa Cruz, CA on Nalren right now — 1 house, 1 condo or townhome, 1 apartment. Asking rents run from $1,850 to $9,800 a month, with a median of $4,450. Of the 6 with a known listing date, 4 came to market in the last 90 days, 0 have been listed for three to six months, and 2 for longer; 3 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing.
Counts and asking rents of listings currently active on Nalren in Santa Cruz, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast or an estimate of any property.
Rent in Santa Cruz by bedroom count
- 3-bedroom — median asking rent $8,000/mo across 3 listings
Asking rents in Santa Cruz currently range from $1,850 to $9,800 per month.
Currently for rent in Santa Cruz: 1 apartment, 1 condo and townhome, 1 house.
Aggregates of asking rents on listings currently active on Nalren — refreshed daily. Not an estimate of any specific property.
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Rentals near Santa Cruz
18 more rentals in nearby cities — Morgan Hill (22.8 mi), San Jose (23.2 mi), Gilroy (24.8 mi).
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Frequently asked questions — Santa Cruz, CA
How much is rent in Santa Cruz, CA?
The median asking rent across 6 active rental listings in Santa Cruz, CA is $4,450 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.
How much is rent in Santa Cruz by bedroom count?
Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 3-bedroom $8,000/mo (3 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily — not estimates.
Are there houses for rent in Santa Cruz, or mostly apartments?
Both. Nalren currently lists 1 house for rent in Santa Cruz alongside 1 apartment and 1 condo or townhome. Filter by property type in the app.
How long have rentals in Santa Cruz, CA been on the market?
Of the 6 with a known listing date, 4 came to market in the last 90 days, 0 have been listed for three to six months, and 2 for longer; 3 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in Santa Cruz, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast.
Which cities near Santa Cruz have rentals on Nalren?
Within about 25 miles of Santa Cruz: Morgan Hill (5 listings, 22.8 mi), San Jose (34 listings, 23.2 mi), Gilroy (5 listings, 24.8 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.
What are my rights as a renter in Santa Cruz, California?
California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.
How many rentals listings are in Santa Cruz, CA?
Nalren currently has 6 rentals listings in Santa Cruz, CA. New listings are added throughout the day — open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.