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Popular Rental Properties in Santa Cruz, California

Casa Vasona

Casa Vasona

Los Gatos, California, 95032

2 Bedrooms

GORGEOUS 3 bedroom bordering Los Gatos

GORGEOUS 3 bedroom bordering Los Gatos

San Jose, California, 95124

3 Bedrooms

859  University Ave

859 University Ave

Los Gatos, California, 95032

Studio/1 Bedroom

Evergreen Schools, 4B/2B Single Story Home, 3carg

Evergreen Schools, 4B/2B Single Story Home, 3carg

San Jose, California, 95138

3+ Bedrooms

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Santa Cruz Homes for Rent

There are great houses for rent in Santa Cruz that you can easily find using MyNewPlace's home rental search. House rentals can be the perfect way to have a lot of extra space for you and your family. You can find homes for rent in the best neighborhoods of Santa Cruz. Search townhomes, single family houses or condos and find the rental home that will best suit your rental housing needs.

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Santa Cruz Market Trends

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0009.0%8.4% +0.6%
    $10,000 to $14,9995.5%5.6% -0.1%
    $15,000 to $19,9995.3%5.6% -0.3%
    $20,000 to $24,9995.2%5.8% -0.6%
    $25,000 to $29,9994.3%5.7% -1.4%
    $30,000 to $34,9995.7%5.7% +0.0%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.0%5.4% -0.4%
    $40,000 to $44,9994.9%5.2% -0.3%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.4%4.6% -0.2%
    $50,000 to $59,9998.2%8.6% -0.4%
    $60,000 to $74,99910.7%10.6% +0.1%
    $75,000 to $99,99912.2%11.5% +0.7%
    $100,000 to $124,9997.9%6.8% +1.1%
    $125,000 to $149,9993.9%3.6% +0.3%
    $150,000 to $199,9994.2%3.3% +0.9%
    $200,000 or more3.4%3.6% -0.2%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%4.4%4.8% -0.4%
    10.0% to 14.9%8.6%9.8% -1.2%
    15.0% to 19.9%10.8%13.6% -2.8%
    20.0% to 24.9%11.7%13.1% -1.4%
    25.0% to 29.9%10.4%11.0% -0.6%
    30.0% to 34.9%8.7%8.2% +0.5%
    35.0% to 39.9%6.0%5.9% +0.1%
    40.0% to 49.9%9.4%8.0% +1.4%
    50.0% or more25.9%20.2% +5.7%
    Not computed4.2%5.4% -1.2%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years19.0%9.6% +9.4%
    25 to 34 years28.7%29.3% -0.6%
    35 to 44 years21.6%25.8% -4.2%
    45 to 54 years16.8%16.5% +0.3%
    55 to 64 years5.6%8.0% -2.4%
    65 to 74 years3.6%5.3% -1.7%
    75 to 84 years3.0%4.0% -1.0%
    85 years and over1.7%1.6% +0.1%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes36.9%30.9% +6.0%
    30 to 44 minutes15.8%24.5% -8.7%
    45 to 59 minutes16.0%13.8% +2.2%
    60 or more minutes31.3%30.8% +0.5%

Source: 2000 Census

Houses for Rent in Cities Near Santa Cruz, CA

MyNewPlace can help you find the Santa Cruz, CA home rental that will work best for you. Using our rental home search, you can view townhomes or condos for rent if you want to live downtown, or check out the rental listings for single family house rentals in the surrounding areas. Try one of these cities below for more rental houses near Santa Cruz, CA.

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Featured Rental Properties Near Santa Cruz, CA

  • Saybrook Pointe San Jose, CA 95123

    Thank you for your interest in our apartments here at Saybrook Pointe! We are a beautiful community located in South San Jose off of Blossom Hill and Santa Teresa, just steps from shopping, dining, public transportation and so much more! From our Olympic size swimming pool, hydro-therapy spa and hot tub, to our state-of-the-art fitness center, the amenities here are endless. We are getting ready to under-go a remodel of our clubhouse to add a business center, a wireless internet cafe, a game room and even a yoga studio in our fitness facility! The interior of your new home is fully appointed. Some of the features of your home include: all of your modern kitchen appliances, full size washer and dryer, private patio or balcony, spacious walk-in closets, additional storage spaces, air conditioning, dual-pane windows, etc. Be sure to bring your cat or dog along because here at Saybrook Pointe we are a pet friendly community with breed/height restrictions. We welcome dogs up to 60lbs, with a $500 deposit and a small monthly pet rent. To better suit your needs, we offer a variety of lease terms. Our apartment deposits vary depending the size of the apartment. For your convenience, we are open 7 days a week. I would like to invite you to come to Saybrook Pointe for your very own personal tour of our beautiful community with one of our staff members! Look no further, your home here at Saybrook Pointe awaits you!

  • The Palm Valley Communities San Jose, CA 95123

    Experience a life inspired by the world renowned resorts of the Mediterranean. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Santa Clara Valley, Palm Valley provides exceptional Tuscan architecture, luxurious gardens and a host of features that cater to every need. Treat yourself to the life you deserve, with so much to offer - you won't need to look any place else. Find your way home... to the Palm Valley Communities.

  • Monterey Grove Apartments San Jose, CA 95138

    Monterey Grove offers open, contemporary 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments for rent centrally located at the connection of Highways 101 and 85 in San Jose, CA. Each home features a full-size washer and dryer, fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious closets and a private balcony with walk-in storage. Newly remodeled apartments offer Karndean plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinets and bathrooms, and plantation blinds. Our eco-friendly community offers a 24-hour high-tech fitness center, playground, heated spa and a salt water swimming pool. Call today for your personal tour.

  • 318 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    This 2BD/1BA home has been recently renovated and is ready for move in around June 1, 2009. This home has new carpet, new paint, new Kitchen cabinets and counter tops, and new appliances. The beautifully tiled bathroom has a shower over tub and updated fixtures. This home is situated on a large lot. Section 8 Housing Assistance accepted. NO PETS. PLEASE DRIVE BY THE PROPERTY FIRST BEFORE CALLING TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING.

  • Royal Hotel Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Outlook Garden Apartments Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Welcome to the OUTLOOK, a beautifully planned apartment community spectacularly situated on 9 magnificent, lush wooded acres in an extraordinary natural setting with breathtaking ocean and canyon views.

  • 126 Lighthouse Ave. Watsonville, CA 95076

    Located in newere neighborhood of Watsonville.

  • Spacious 2b/2b Townhome w/ large, private yard San Jose, CA 95123

    2-story, spacious townhouse. Large Master Suite with walk-in closet. New flooring throughout. Fully equipped kitchen with walk-in pantry. Washer and Dryer inside. Attached two-car garage with automatic door opener. Large, private backyard. Gated pool in the complex. Convenient location, close to highways 87/85 and VTA light rail.

  • Stunning White Water Views From This Aptos Home! Aptos, CA 95003

    Stunning White Water Views From This Aptos Home! Huge decks overlooking Rio Del Mar beach, and Capitola coastline. 4 Bedroom/2 bath home on quiet dead end street, located at 220 Shoreview Drive in Aptos. This house may not look like much from the curb, but it has STUNNING WHITE WATER VIEWS, looking down at Rio Del Mar beach, and the entire Capitola coastline, out to Pleasure Point. Fall asleep listening to the waves from this 4 bedroom, two bath Aptos home. We have had the same tenant for 3 years, and are looking for a long term lease ( minimum 1 year). Entryway is granite, there is a two car garage and laundry room with washer and dryer. Front door is a custom light wood with beveled glass. Inside, enjoy dramatic sweeping views of the ocean, slate hallway, marble fireplace. Kitchen has been recently remodeled and is open and airy with white tile counter tops, white appliances, and ash wood cabinetry. Vaulted ceilings. There are two bedrooms and one full bath, detailed in marble, upstairs. Downstairs there is a master suite with a large master bedroom, attached huge walk in closet, and attached master bath with black and white marble, and a walk in glass block shower. There is an attached office (or 4th bedroom) with fireplace downstairs, and separate door entrance from outside. Glass sliders lead out to the massive decks. Ideal for entertaining, there are two spacious decks attached by stairs, that take full advantage of the incredible ocean view. Home is available for move in on Nov 1 and is located at 220 Shoreview Dr in Aptos. Take the Rio Del Mar exit off highway 1, go towards the ocean, turn right on aptos beach drive, and right on shoreview. Shoreview is a very quiet dead end street , and 220 shoreview is on the right. You can not appreciate this home fro the curb, please walk around the side of the house and go out on the deck, in order to see this one of a kind beach house. call ...

  • $1285 One bedroom in Aptos Aptos, CA 95003

    BEACH COTTAGELocated just 3 min from private beach access.Recently remodeled tile floors and kitchens cabinets berber carpets private patio and yardHear the waves and seals in the distance in this quitebeach community. FURNISHEDVery clean and great neighborhoodInternet ready but NOT includedPGE Water Garbage Gardner 150 per monthcovers utilities.PHOTO LINK AND MORE DETAILS Listing ID 1392607