Average rent in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area
Asking-rent percentiles by bedroom size, as of November 2026.
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area is $2,295 as of November 2026, based on 14 listings of that size active in the last 180 days. The middle of the market extends from about $1,998 at the 30th percentile to $2,515 at the 70th percentile.
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| Size | 10th | 30th | Median | 70th | 90th | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,850 | $1,998 | $2,295 | $2,515 | $2,747 | 14 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,479 | $3,020 | $3,300 | $3,600 | $3,795 | 19 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,355 | $3,520 | $4,100 | $5,040 | $7,070 | 8 |
What the rent range shows
For 1 bedroom apartments, the 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is $1,850 to $2,747, a difference of $897. These are asking prices, not signed lease rents, and the sample size shown beside each row applies only to that bedroom size.
Across 44 neighborhood observations, published bedroom medians are 1 bedroom $2,295 (14 listings); 2 bedrooms $3,300 (19 listings); 3 bedrooms $4,100 (8 listings).
How this is measured
Figures summarize asking prices on listings that were active in Santa Cruz County during the last 180 days, counted once per unit. Listings from a classifieds source whose room shares and sublets carry whole-apartment bedroom counts are excluded in this market, because they pull neighborhood medians far below the market rate.
RentReboot removes bedroom groups with fewer than 5 observations from this report. Figures are a point-in-time market summary and can move as listings appear or disappear. Read the rent-data methodology or inspect recent Santa Cruz County listings.
Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area rent FAQ
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area asks $2,295 as of November 2026 (10th–90th percentile: $1,850–$2,747), based on 14 listings.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area?
The median 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area asks $3,300 as of November 2026 (10th–90th percentile: $2,479–$3,795), based on 19 listings.
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area?
The median 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, SF Bay Area asks $4,100 as of November 2026 (10th–90th percentile: $3,355–$7,070), based on 8 listings.
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