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Life in Soquel & Beyond

Soquel shares many of the great qualities that make California a desirable place to live.

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Rental Market Trends

Santa Cruz County, CA

As of September 2026, Santa Cruz County's rental market is competitive, with strong renter demand causing quick leasing times for well-priced units. Santa Cruz County's average rent is 24.8% ($678) higher than the California average of $2,729 and 88.4% ($1,599) higher than the U.S. average of $1,808.

Average Rent
$3,407
Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change
Decreased6.1% ($221)
Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
Decreased6.6% ($240)
Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
31
Unit Type Average Rent Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
1 Bed $2,453 Decreased11.2% ($308) Decreased13.4% ($379)
2 Beds $3,610 Decreased3.8% ($144) Decreased0.6% ($20)
3 Beds $4,552 Increased0.8% ($35) Decreased5.7% ($273)
Cities within Santa Cruz County Average Rent Avg. Rent vs. Santa CruzAverage Rent vs. Santa Cruz County Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
Santa Cruz $3,429 Increased0.6% ($22) 36 days
Watsonville $2,971 Decreased12.8% ($436) 34 days
Capitola $3,337 Decreased2.1% ($70) 32 days
Aptos $4,164 Increased22.2% ($757) 32 days
Rental market trends are calculated using listing data from RentalSource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Cruz County Rental Market FAQs

Explore rental prices, market trends, and availability in Santa Cruz County, CA.

The average rent in Santa Cruz County, CA is $3,407 per month.
Homes in Santa Cruz County typically rent for between $1,717 and $5,918 per month, with an average of $3,407 per month.
In Santa Cruz County, the average rent for a 1-bedroom home is $2,453 per month, for a 2-bedroom home, $3,610 per month, and a 3-bedroom home is $4,552 per month.
The average rent in Santa Cruz County is 88.4% ($1,599) higher than the national average of $1,808 per month.
The average rent in Santa Cruz County has decreased by 6.1% ($221) in the last month and decreased by 6.6% ($240) over the past year.
The rental market in Santa Cruz County, CA, is currently competitive, with strong renter demand causing quick leasing times for well-priced units.
In Santa Cruz County, CA, the average rental stays on the market for approximately 31 days. While most properties are rented within this timeframe, factors like seasonality, demand, and property type can affect how quickly a rental leases.
There are currently 106 rental properties available in Santa Cruz County, CA.
Based on the current averages, a household would need an annual income of $144,400 to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom home in Santa Cruz County.
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