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Average Rent in Santa Cruz 95060 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Santa Cruz 95060, Santa Cruz, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,359/mo
▼ 0.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,999/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
40
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Santa Cruz 95060
24 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Santa Cruz 95060 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $248/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview Apartments | Unit 3 | $5,295 | $4,395 | $900 |
| Oceanview Apartments | Unit 2 | $4,395 | $3,795 | $600 |
| Anton Pacific | Unit 10 | $4,644 | $4,248 | $396 |
| Anton Pacific | Unit 11 | $5,331 | $4,935 | $396 |
| Anton Pacific | Unit 5 | $3,643 | $3,247 | $396 |
| Anton Pacific | Unit 7 | $4,273 | $3,877 | $396 |
| Anton Pacific | Unit 8 | $4,550 | $4,154 | $396 |
| Anton Pacific | Unit 9 | $4,599 | $4,203 | $396 |
Santa Cruz 95060 vs Santa Cruz, CA Average
Santa Cruz 95060 is more expensive than the Santa Cruz, CA average by $650/mo (18%). The citywide average is $3,709/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Cruz 95060?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Santa Cruz 95060 is $4,359 per month across 10 apartment communities and 40 available units. Rents have decreased $12 (0.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hidden Creek Apartments starting at $2,999/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $4,359/mo.
Prices range from $2,999 to $6,725 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Santa Cruz 95060 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3,834 | - | 13 |
| August 2026 | $3,778 | -$56 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $3,597 | -$181 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Santa Cruz 95060
Rent Prices by Apartment in Santa Cruz 95060
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Creek Apartments | $2,999/mo | $2,999/mo | 1 | 4 |
| San Lorenzo Apartments | $3,205/mo | $3,205/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Cypress Point Apartments | $3,306/mo | $3,425/mo | 14 | 3.4 |
| Chestnut Street Apartments | $3,547/mo | $3,838/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
| The Sands | $3,720/mo | $3,720/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Oceanview Apartments | $3,795/mo | $4,095/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Riverfront Apartments | $4,358/mo | $4,358/mo | 1 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Santa Cruz 95060
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$174,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,359/mo.
Comfortable income
$209,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,999/mo), you need to earn at least $120,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Cruz 95060 is $111,427 , about 47% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Cruz 95060
Overall prices in Santa Cruz 95060 runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santa Cruz 95060's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,359 |
| Utilities | $753 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,794 |
| Healthcare | $875 |
| Other goods and services | $1,400 |
| Estimated total | $9,747/mo |
Population
60,953
Median household income
$111,427
Census median rent
$2,302/mo
Census rent burden
32.6%
Median age
30.7
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Santa Cruz 95060 Apartments
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