Hidden Creek Apartments
200 Button St,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1-2 Beds | $2,750 - $3,499
$2,576/month
Average Rent
568 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,576 per month. This is 59% higher than the national average rent price of $1,623/month, making Santa Cruz one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santa Cruz, you can expect to pay about $2,071 per month for a studio, $2,576 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,534 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,265 or more.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $72 less per month.
Based on current rent prices, Beach Hill, Central Santa Cruz and Seabright are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Cruz.
Based on current rent prices, Eastside, Westside and Downtown Santa Cruz are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Cruz.
The neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with the most apartments available are Westside, Downtown Santa Cruz and Riverwalk .
Because the average rent in Santa Cruz is $2,576, you’ll want to make about $8,586 per month or $103,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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