Rent by ZIP · Santa Cruz County
Rent in Santa Cruz, CA 95062
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $5,100 (+3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,427 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,870 | $3,730 | +3.8% | $3,483–4,257 | $1,599 ±$155 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,060 | $3,870 | +4.9% | $3,654–4,466 | $1,791 ±$135 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,100 | $4,940 | +3.2% | $4,590–5,610 | $2,737 ±$115 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,630 | $6,300 | +5.2% | $5,967–7,293 | $3,337 ±$228 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,890 | $6,630 | +3.9% | $6,201–7,579 | $3,071 ±$751 |
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 95062
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | $5,260 | $2,799 |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | $3,800 | $2,064 |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | $4,980 | $2,753 |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | $4,490 | $2,423 |
| 95054 | Santa Clara | $4,230 | $3,500+ |
| 95070 | Saratoga | $3,780 | $2,911 |
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.