What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Santa Cruz, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Santa Cruz. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Cruz. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Santa Cruz. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA from $1,100

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Santa Cruz, CA?

There are 415 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

514 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,095+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
514 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
Westside Village, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,286+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 2 units available
Westside VillageSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(503) 782-5766
Pacific Shores, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,546+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 21 units available
Pacific ShoresSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
Call(831) 850-0785
Blackburn House Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,795+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
Blackburn House ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(831) 230-0928
Pogonip Terrace Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Pogonip Terrace ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
841 40th Ave #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath
841 40th Ave #BSanta Cruz, CA 95062
500 Soquel Ave #12, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 345 sq ft
500 Soquel Ave #12Santa Cruz, CA 95062
118 1st St #8, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 100 sq ft
118 1st St #8Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Arroyo Seco, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
Arroyo SecoSanta Cruz, CA 95060
3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
305 Beach St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath
305 Beach St #5Santa Cruz, CA 95060View units
131 Cedar St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
131 Cedar St #2Santa Cruz, CA 95060
108 Sycamore St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060View units
518 Washington St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
518 Washington St #5Santa Cruz, CA 95060
224 Center St #14, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
224 Center St #14Santa Cruz, CA 95060
313 Raymond St #3, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,175/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
313 Raymond St #3Santa Cruz, CA 95060
221 Raymond St #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
221 Raymond St #1Santa Cruz, CA 95060View units
224 Laurel St #A204, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 426 sq ft
224 Laurel St #A204Santa Cruz, CA 95060View units
306 Cliff St #16, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
306 Cliff St #16Santa Cruz, CA 95060View units
120 Trinity St #7, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
120 Trinity St #7Santa Cruz, CA 95060
315 Ocean St #8, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,280/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
315 Ocean St #8Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Coronado Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Coronado ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
946 N Branciforte Ave #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,295/mo
Studio · 1 bath
946 N Branciforte Ave #BSanta Cruz, CA 95062View units
SCZ T 231 Blackburn, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SCZ T 231 BlackburnSanta Cruz, CA 95060
116 Maple St #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
116 Maple St #1Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2040 Alice St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,395/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
2040 Alice St #2Santa Cruz, CA 95062
320 Center St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
320 Center St #2Santa Cruz, CA 95060
912 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
912 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
140 S Morrissey Ave #10, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
140 S Morrissey Ave #10Santa Cruz, CA 95062
21245 E Cliff Dr #D, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
Studio · 370 sq ft
21245 E Cliff Dr #DSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Spreading Oak Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Spreading Oak DrScotts Valley, CA 95066
1841 Alice St #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
1841 Alice St #BSanta Cruz, CA 95062
103 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
103 La Pluma CtSanta Cruz, CA 95062
21130 E Cliff Dr #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,495/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 380 sq ft
21130 E Cliff Dr #BSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Shearwater Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,495+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
Shearwater ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
715 Corcoran Ave #C, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 386 sq ft
715 Corcoran Ave #CSanta Cruz, CA 95062View units
1510 Merrill St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1510 Merrill St #2Santa Cruz, CA 95062
240 River St #9, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
240 River St #9Santa Cruz, CA 95060View units
603 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
603 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
615 Seabright Ave #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
615 Seabright Ave #2Santa Cruz, CA 95062