Santa Cruz, CA houses for rent
3 houses for rent in Santa Cruz, CA.
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$3,875-$4,475 /mo
Westmont Place Townhomes | House for rent
801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
2 beds
1-2 baths
900-920 sqft
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660 Nobel Drive | House for rent
Unit #3E, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
2 beds
1.5 baths
1,146 sqft
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Capitola Annex Apartments | House for rent
910 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA, 95010
2 beds
1-1.5 baths
1,000-1,200 sqft
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From $3,495 /mo
Cabrillo Manor Homes | House for rent
3002 - 3036 McGlenn Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
2 beds
1.5-2 baths
938-1,142 sqft
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3082 McGlenn Drive Duplex | House for rent
3082 McGlenn Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003
2 beds
2 baths
1,250 sqft
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Lake Vasona Manor | House for rent
909 University Ave., Los Gatos, CA, 95032
1-3 beds
1-3 baths
775-1,800 sqft
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225 Pacifica Boulevard, Unit 204 | House for rent
Watsonville, CA, 95076
2 beds
1.5 baths
888 sqft
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245 Pacifica Boulevard, Unit 102 | House for rent
Watsonville, CA, 95067
Studio
1 bath
477 sqft
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233 Pacifica Boulevard, Unit 104 | House for rent
Watsonville, CA, 95076
Studio
1 bath
477 sqft
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2180 Mendocino Lane | House for rent
San Jose, CA, 95124
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,464 sqft
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$3,194-$14,047 /mo
Willow Creek | House for rent
935 Willowleaf Drive, San Jose, CA, 95128
1-2 beds
1-2.5 baths
792-1,230 sqft
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$3,195-$3,525 /mo
Pines | House for rent
66, 80, 86 W Rincon Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008
1-3 beds
1-1.5 baths
326-1,446 sqft
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$3,050-$4,050 /mo
Casa Alberta Apartments | House for rent
1575 Tenaka Place, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
1-2 beds
1-2 baths
540-1,100 sqft
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Deodar Townhomes | House for rent
1134 Willow St., San Jose, CA, 95125
2 beds
1.5 baths
950 sqft
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16954 Sorrel Court Condominium | House for rent
16954 Sorrel Ct, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037
2 beds
2 baths
1,104 sqft
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302 Tea Tree Terrace | House for rent
#6, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,682 sqft
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Gurries/Hanna Drive | House for rent
Gurries Drive / Hanna Street, Gilroy, CA, 95020
3-4 beds
2.5-3 baths
1,384-2,088 sqft
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25 West Central Avenue | House for rent
Morgan Hill, CA, 95037
3 beds
2 baths
1,318 sqft
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173 Sierra Vista Avenue #4 | House for rent
Mountain View, CA, 94043
2 beds
2 baths
1,196 sqft
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14620 Gallant Fox Way | House for rent
Morgan Hill, CA, 95037
5 beds
3 baths
2,650 sqft
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Somewhat walkable
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Some transit
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Very bikeable
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Santa Cruz is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Santa Cruz is a very bikeable area featuring a well-developed cycling infrastructure for easy and safe biking.
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Holy Cross
Private • PK-8 • 149 students
Spring Hill School
Private • PK-6 • 38 students
Midtown Montessori
Private • PK-K • 17 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Private • PK-8 • 191 students
Tara Redwood School
Private • PK-4 • 66 students
Merit Academy
Private • PK, K-12 • 24 students
Baymonte Christian School
Private • PK-8 • 365 students
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Private • PK-9 • 241 students
Aptos Academy
Private • PK, K-8 • 95 students
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School
Public • K-5 • 117 students
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 464 students
De Laveaga Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 488 students
Westlake Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 472 students
Gault Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 310 students
Bay View Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 336 students
Pacific Collegiate Charter School
Charter • 7-12 • 533 students
Branciforte Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 389 students
Mission Hill Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 544 students
Ark Independent Studies School
Public • 6-12 • 47 students
Santa Cruz County Community School
Public • 7-12 • 741 students
Santa Cruz County Court School
Public • 7-12 • 65 students
Santa Cruz High School
Public • 9-12 • 1092 students
Pacific Collegiate Charter School
Charter • 7-12 • 533 students
Harbor High School
Public • 9-12 • 1023 students
Ark Independent Studies School
Public • 6-12 • 47 students
Santa Cruz County Community School
Public • 7-12 • 741 students
Santa Cruz County Court School
Public • 7-12 • 65 students
Costanoa Continuation High School
Public • 9-12 • 90 students
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University of California Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus
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Swift Halt
Train
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
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The Habit Burger Grill
Food
Ike's Love and Sandwiches
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Subway
Food
Jack in the Box
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Marianne's Ice Cream
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Togo's
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Taqueria La Cabaña
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Marini's
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World Grill
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Shanty Shack
Drinks
Blue Lounge
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Jury Room
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The Poet & the Patriot
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Odonata Wines
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The Avenue
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Pour Taproom
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Parish Publick House
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Front & Cooper
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The Habit Burger Grill
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Ike's Love and Sandwiches
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Subway
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Jack in the Box
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Marianne's Ice Cream
Food
Togo's
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Taqueria La Cabaña
Food
Marini's
Food
World Grill
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Java Bob's Coffee Roasting
Restaurant
Starbucks
Restaurant
Cowell Coffee Shop
Restaurant
Nick the Greek
Restaurant
The Abbey
Restaurant
Planet Fresh Burritos
Restaurant
Peet's Coffee
Restaurant
Java Junction
Restaurant
Falafel House
Restaurant
Ross
Shopping
Pacific Ave Cycles
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Cowell Apartments Laundry Room
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The Gypsy Fish Company
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O'Neill Surf Shop
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Metro by T-Mobile
Shopping
Another Bike Shop
Shopping
Shoe Company
Shopping
The Literary Guillotine
Shopping
Graham Hill Mini Market
Grocery store
Quality Market
Grocery store
Safeway
Grocery store
Santa Cruz Market
Grocery store
7-Eleven
Grocery store
DJ's Mini Mart
Grocery store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery store
Emily's Bakery
Grocery store
Ross
Shopping
Pacific Ave Cycles
Shopping
Cowell Apartments Laundry Room
Shopping
The Gypsy Fish Company
Shopping
O'Neill Surf Shop
Shopping
Metro by T-Mobile
Shopping
Another Bike Shop
Shopping
Shoe Company
Shopping
The Literary Guillotine
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Shell
Automotive
Zipcar
Automotive
Devco Oil
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AAMCO
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Cedar/Cathcart Parking Lot
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Wilder Highway 1 Parking
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NOAA
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New Leaf Parking
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Shell
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Zipcar
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Devco Oil
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AAMCO
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Cedar/Cathcart Parking Lot
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Wilder Highway 1 Parking
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NOAA
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New Leaf Parking
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PAMF Santa Cruz Center
Healthcare
Healthy Dragon Clinic
Healthcare
Christie Family Dentistry
Healthcare
Doctors On Duty
Healthcare
Action Chiropractic Center
Healthcare
Horsnyder Pharmacy and Medical Supply
Healthcare
Walgreens
Healthcare
550 Water, Bldg. C
Healthcare
550 Water, Bldg. D
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Hampton
Hotel
Super 8
Hotel
Knights Inn
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St. Charles Court
Hotel
Howard Johnson
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Coastview Hotel
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Santa Cruz Dream Inn
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Oceana Inn Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Properties
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Sereno Group
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Vanguard Realty
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Michele Replogle, Realtor Coldwell Banker Realty
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H&R Block
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Farmers Insurance Group
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Dero
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Mitchell Properties
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Westside Beauty Supply
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Westside Barber Shop
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Hair And Beauty Salon
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Hair Haven
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Salty Hair
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Nails 2 Envy
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Vital Body
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Kiva Retreat House
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Tropical Nail Salon
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Wishbone Pet Company
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OSPR Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center
Pet care
PetSmart
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VCA Animal Hospital
Pet care
Mimi De Marta Dog Park
Pet care
Pacheco Dog Park
Pet care
Westside Animal Hospital
Pet care
Tailwaggers Pet Salon
Pet care
All Pets
Pet care
First Principle Church
Place of worship
Star of the Sea Church
Place of worship
First Foursquare Church
Place of worship
Elm Street Mission
Place of worship
Calvary Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Garfield Park Christian Church
Place of worship
New Life Center
Place of worship
Gospel Community Church
Place of worship
Shrine of St. Joseph
Place of worship
Santa Cruz City Fire Station #4
Public service
The UPS Store
Public service
Cal FIre CZU Station 38 - Paradise Park
Public service
Santa Cruz County Bank
Public service
United States Post Office
Public service
NOAA
Public service
Law Offices of Michael K. Mehr
Public service
Campus Mail Services
Public service
Porter Mailroom
Public service
Garfield Park Branch Santa Cruz City-County Library
Entertainment
The Diversity Center
Entertainment
Stevenson Event Center
Entertainment
Second Stage
Entertainment
West End Studio Theatre
Entertainment
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Entertainment
Page Smith Library
Entertainment
Duck Island Stage
Entertainment
Live/Work Housing
Entertainment
Garfield Park Branch Santa Cruz City-County Library
Entertainment
The Diversity Center
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Stevenson Event Center
Entertainment
Second Stage
Entertainment
West End Studio Theatre
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
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Page Smith Library
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Duck Island Stage
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Live/Work Housing
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Court 12
Sports
Court 13
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Lower West Field
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East Gym
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Volleyball Court
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Harvey West Stadium
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basketball court
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Court 6
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East Field House Pool
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Average rent in Santa Cruz
In Santa Cruz, the average rent is $3,467 per month, with the average rental size around 677 square feet. Most renters here pay over $3,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$3,467/month
Average rental size
677 sqft
Rent ranges
- Under $1,000
- 0%
- $1,001 - $1,500
- 0%
- $1,501 - $2,000
- 8.8%
- $2,001 - $2,500
- 3.8%
- $2,501 - $3,000
- 23.6%
- Over $3,000
- 63.7%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in California
In California, renters typically spend around $473 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $155 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$155
$155
Gas
$58
$58
Water
$114
$114
Sewer
$57
$57
Cable
$59
$59
Internet
$30
$30
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