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Rental Market Trends in Scotts Valley, CA

What is the average rent in Scotts Valley, CA?

$1,971/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Scotts Valley, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Scotts Valley, CA is $1,971 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Scotts Valley one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Scotts Valley average $2,076 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Scotts Valley average $1,971 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Scotts Valley average $3,090 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Scotts Valley average $3,585 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,076/month
304 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,971/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,090/month
939 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,585/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Scotts Valley, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Scotts Valley, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Scotts Valley, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scotts Valley, CA?

Because the average rent in Scotts Valley is $1,971, you’ll want to make about $6,570 per month or $78,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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How does Scotts Valley, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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28 Mt Hermon Rd,
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$2,785 - $3,615

1-3 Beds

600 Sand Hill Rd

600 Sand Hill Rd

600 Sand Hill Rd,
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$2,300

1 Bed

912 Lundy Ln

912 Lundy Ln

912 Lundy Ln,
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$5,995

4 Beds

317 Cider Ct

317 Cider Ct

317 Cider Ct,
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$6,000

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United States California Scotts Valley Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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