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Average Rent in Santa Cruz 95060 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Santa Cruz 95060, Santa Cruz, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,492/mo
▼ 0.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,850/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
77
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Santa Cruz 95060
11 listed units across 5 buildings offering 1 bed units in Santa Cruz 95060 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $212/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 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | Unit 2, 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,130 | $2,850 | $280 |
| Five55 | Unit 420, C1 | $3,755 | $3,605 | $150 |
| Chestnut Street Apartments | Unit C217 | $4,099 | $3,949 | $150 |
| Chestnut Street Apartments | Unit F138, Plan 1A | $2,937 | $2,837 | $100 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | Unit 1, 1 Bed Loft | $2,750 | $2,699 | $51 |
| Anton Pacific | Unit 5 | $3,887 | $3,857 | $30 |
Santa Cruz 95060 vs Santa Cruz, CA Average
Santa Cruz 95060 is cheaper than the Santa Cruz, CA average by $180/mo (5%). The citywide average is $3,672/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Cruz 95060?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Santa Cruz 95060 is $3,492 per month across 12 apartment communities and 77 available units. Rents have decreased $20 (0.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is RiverRow starting at $1,850/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,492/mo.
Prices range from $1,850 to $5,545 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 24 units are currently listed.
Santa Cruz 95060 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3,817 | - | 13 |
| August 2026 | $3,817 | $0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverRow | $1,850/mo | $3,786/mo | 24 | 4.8 |
| Riverfront Apartments | $2,689/mo | $2,991/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | $2,699/mo | $2,775/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Cypress Point Apartments | $2,806/mo | $2,841/mo | 19 | 3.4 |
| Chestnut Street Apartments | $2,837/mo | $2,924/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| 1010 Pacific | $2,922/mo | $2,953/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| San Lorenzo Apartments | $2,985/mo | $2,985/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
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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
$140,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,492/mo.
Comfortable income
$168,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,850/mo), you need to earn at least $74,000/year.
Cost of living in Santa Cruz 95060
We only have live rent data for Santa Cruz 95060 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,492 |
| Estimated total | $3,492/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Santa Cruz 95060 Apartments
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