Average Rental Costs
About these statistics
Rental Cost statistics are based on advertised listings through Places4Students. Figures include both furnished and unfurnished rentals. Advertised rates may include allowing two or three people per room, cost of utilities and/or other amenities. Locations vary, with the majority being in Santa Cruz. For statistical purposes, some zero-rent or excessively priced listings have been omitted. We cannot confirm these listings were rented at these prices.
October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
| Rental Type | Rent Range | Average | Number of Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room in Household | $1,442 – $2,895 | $2,127.33 | 90 |
| Studios/Efficiencies | $1,951 – $3,100 | $2,511.17 | 175 |
| 1 Bedroom House/Duplex | $1,702 – $3,500 | $2,460.67 | 272 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo | $2,436 – $3,400 | $2,947.00 | 68 |
| 2 Bedroom House/Duplex | $3,526 – $5,300 | $4,381.83 | 122 |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo | $3,373 – $4,872 | $4,062.50 | 125 |
| 3 Bedroom House/Duplex | $4,211 – $6,200 | $5,125.83 | 108 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo | $4,395 – $5,900 | $4,845.00 | 6 |
| 4 Bedroom House/Duplex | $4,975 – $6,975 | $6,003.83 | 50 |
| 4 Bedroom Apartment/Condo | No listings | _ | _ |
| 5 – 8 Bedroom House/Apartment | $6,071 – $9,975 | $8,163.17 | 34 |
Annual: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
| Rental Type | Rent Range | Average | Number of Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room in Household | $1,208 – $3,700 | $1,996.92 | 455 |
| Studios/Efficiencies | $1,918 – $3,650 | $2,628.71 | 778 |
| 1 Bedroom House/Duplex | $1,548 – $3,500 | $2,152.13 | 1266 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment/Condo | $2,235 – $5,000 | $2,994.46 | 316 |
| 2 Bedroom House/Duplex | $2,735 – $5,999 | $4,226.71 | 485 |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment/Condo | $3,373 – $5,000 | $4,005.42 | 364 |
| 3 Bedroom House/Duplex | $4,201 – $7,800 | $5,764.96 | 446 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment/Condo | $4,395 – $8,900 | $5,841.75 | 72 |
| 4 Bedroom House/Duplex | $4,975 – $9,100 | $6,745.21 | 236 |
| 5 – 8 Bedroom House/Apartment | $6,071 – $11,000 | $8,271.08 | 170 |
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