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 and Affordable 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 and Affordable 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.

Cheap and 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 251 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
Blackburn House Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,795+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
Blackburn House ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(831) 230-0928
SCZ T 206 Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SCZ T 206 OceanSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(831) 292-3701
Pogonip Terrace Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 335 sq ft
Pogonip Terrace ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(831) 531-5934
150 Canfield Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
150 Canfield AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
SCZ T 231 Blackburn, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SCZ T 231 BlackburnSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Coronado Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Coronado ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Cypress Point, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,307+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 21 units available
Cypress PointSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
The Breakers, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,350+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
The BreakersSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Special Offer
Shearwater Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,395+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 5 units available
Shearwater ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
Corcoran Garden Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,495+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Corcoran Garden ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Price Drop
120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,550/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
120 San Lorenzo BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
234 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,650/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
234 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
Chestnut Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,677+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Chestnut StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,795+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
22625 East Cliff DriveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
304 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,820+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1010 Pacific, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,829+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 385 - 868 sq ft
1010 PacificSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2 Months Free
Copa Cabanas, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Copa CabanasSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Special Offer
Breakwater Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,895+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 7 units available
Breakwater ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
Clay Residences, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,925+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 400 - 1,279 sq ft
Clay ResidencesSanta Cruz, CA 95060
151 Marine Parade, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,950/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
151 Marine ParadeSanta Cruz, CA 95062
New Today
SCZ T 318 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,950/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
SCZ T 318 Laurel StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Five55, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,000+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 11 units available
Five55Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2 Months Free
Anton Pacific, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,059+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 28 units available
Anton PacificSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2 Months Free
Oceanview, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,270+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
OceanviewSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
River Row, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,275+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 25 units available
River RowSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
Cormorant Court Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,345+ /mo
2 beds · 5 units available
Cormorant Court ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
Landing at Capitola, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,424+ /mo
2 beds · 5 units available
Landing at CapitolaSanta Cruz, CA 95062
New Today
Capitola Townhomes, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,495+ /mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Capitola TownhomesSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
Pacific Shores, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,495+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 16 units available
Pacific ShoresSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
The Hilltop - Student Housing, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,545+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 9 units available
The Hilltop - Student HousingSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Special Offer
Westside Village, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,734+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 800 - 1,000 sq ft
Westside VillageSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Emerald Bay Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$3,933/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
Emerald Bay ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95065
Upscale Westside Living! Spacious 2BD/2BA Above Copal Restaurant, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Upscale Westside Living! Spacious 2BD/2BA Above Copal RestaurantSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Coast Homes, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,995/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
Santa Cruz Coast HomesSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1411 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,200/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1411 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
242 4th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$7,500/mo
3 beds · 4 baths · 1,800 sq ft
242 4th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062