Central Santa Cruz renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in Central Santa Cruz is about $2,030 per month. This puts it in the 59th percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $2,083. Households in Central Santa Cruz have a median income of $5,479 per month so the average renter in Central Santa Cruz is spending roughly 37% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Central Santa Cruz, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Central Santa Cruz is $796,567 right now, which is lower than nearby neighborhoods, meaning that rents in Central Santa Cruz also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the northern parts of Central Santa Cruz while lower rent rates are often available in northwestern areas.
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