Santa Cruz renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Santa Cruz is about $940 per month. This puts it in the 53rd percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,369. Households in Santa Cruz have a median income of $3,921 per month so the average renter in Santa Cruz is spending roughly 24% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Santa Cruz, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Santa Cruz is $172,479 right now, which is higher than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Santa Cruz also tend to be higher versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the eastern parts of Santa Cruz while lower rent rates are often available in northern areas.
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