Rent by ZIP · Santa Cruz County
Rent in Santa Cruz, CA 95060
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $5,260 (+0.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,454 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,990 | $3,950 | +1% | $3,591–4,389 | $1,738 ±$157 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,190 | $4,090 | +2.4% | $3,771–4,609 | $2,052 ±$139 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,260 | $5,230 | +0.6% | $4,734–5,786 | $2,799 ±$116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,840 | $6,670 | +2.5% | $6,156–7,524 | $3,398 ±$410 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,110 | $7,020 | +1.3% | $6,399–7,821 | $2,984 ±$1,292 |
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 95060
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | $5,100 | $2,737 |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | $3,800 | $2,064 |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | $4,980 | $2,753 |
| 95054 | Santa Clara | $4,230 | $3,500+ |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | $4,490 | $2,423 |
| 95053 | Santa Clara | $3,190 | – |
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.