Scotts Valley is a small city located in eastern Santa Cruz County, California, United States, about ten miles south of San Jose and six miles north of the beach in the upland slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 11,385. Principal access to the city is supplied by California State Route 17 that connects San Jose and Santa Cruz. Scotts Valley apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Scotts Valley apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.