Rent by ZIP · Santa Cruz County
Rent in Aptos, CA 95003
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $4,920 (+2.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,731 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,740 | $3,630 | +3% | $3,366–4,114 | $1,750 ±$657 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,920 | $3,760 | +4.3% | $3,528–4,312 | $2,218 ±$82 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,920 | $4,810 | +2.3% | $4,428–5,412 | $2,478 ±$260 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,400 | $6,140 | +4.2% | $5,760–7,040 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,650 | $6,460 | +2.9% | $5,985–7,315 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $4,254.
What renters pay in 95003
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95002 | Alviso | $2,700 | $2,275 |
| 95004 | Aromas | $3,140 | – |
| 95005 | Ben Lomond | $4,450 | $2,015 |
| 95006 | Boulder Creek | $3,980 | $2,256 |
| 95007 | Brookdale | $3,940 | – |
| 95008 | Campbell | $3,310 | $2,765 |
Fair Market Rents across Santa Cruz County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.