Pajaro is a census-designated place in Monterey County, California, United States. The population was 3,384 at the 2000 census. The school district is in Santa Cruz County. The town, the name of which being derived from pájaro, is in the Pajaro Valley and borders the Pajaro River, which divides the city from Watsonville and Santa Cruz County. Pajaro apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Pajaro apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.