Travel nurse housing in Santa Cruz, CA
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Housing costs and stipends in Santa Cruz
Staffing agencies usually base the tax-free housing stipend on the federal GSA lodging rate. For Santa Cruz that is the rate for the Santa Cruz area: $149 a night this month. It changes by season here, from $149 to $181 a night. Your agency sets the actual stipend. Estimate a contract.
HUD's fair market rent is what a typical unfurnished apartment costs here with basic utilities. Furnished monthly rentals usually cost more because furniture, Wi-Fi and utilities are included.
HUD fair market rents for this area
| Size | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $3,620 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,450 |
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA (ZIP-level estimate).
Hospitals in Santa Cruz
- Dominican HospitalAcute Care Hospitals
- Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health FacilityPsychiatric
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzAcute Care Hospitals
Short-term rentals for nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers
Homes near Santa Cruz are rented by the month, which fits 13-week travel contracts, locum tenens assignments, residency moves and student rotations. Every home is furnished, and you message the host before you commit. More on housing for nurses, travel therapist housing, locum tenens housing, medical resident housing, medical student rotation housing, short-term rentals for healthcare workers, or see housing for every profession.
Cities near Santa Cruz
- Watsonville, CA11.3 mi away · 1 hospital
- San Jose, CA20.3 mi away · 4 hospitals
- Santa Clara, CA25.0 mi away · 2 hospitals
- Mountain View, CA26.9 mi away · 1 hospital
- Monterey, CA28.4 mi away · 1 hospital
- Salinas, CA28.7 mi away · 2 hospitals
Questions about housing in Santa Cruz
How much does housing cost in Santa Cruz?
HUD's fair market rent for a 1-bedroom here is $3,760 a month, unfurnished. Furnished monthly rentals usually cost more because furniture and utilities are included.
What is the travel nurse housing stipend in Santa Cruz?
Agencies usually cap the tax-free lodging stipend at the GSA rate, which is $149 a night in Santa Cruz this month (about $4,470 for 30 nights). Your agency sets the actual amount.
Which hospitals are in Santa Cruz?
We list 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz, including Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. Each has its own page with homes sorted by distance.
How do I avoid rental scams?
Never pay a deposit before you have seen the home or verified the host, and never pay by wire, gift card or crypto. Read our scam guide.
Own a furnished place in Santa Cruz, CA?
Travel nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers search here for monthly stays. Plans start at $199 a year for up to 5 listings.