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 431 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
3054 Elda Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
3054 Elda LnSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Blackburn House Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,795+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
Blackburn House ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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National St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95060
SCZ T 206 Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SCZ T 206 OceanSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
Pogonip Terrace Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 335 sq ft
Pogonip Terrace ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
500 Soquel Ave #12, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 345 sq ft
500 Soquel Ave #12Santa Cruz, CA 95062
126 Storey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
126 Storey StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1653A El Dorado Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
1653A El Dorado AveSanta 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
108 Sycamore St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,050/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
108 Sycamore StSanta 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
150 Canfield Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
150 Canfield AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
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
221 Broadway #C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,115/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
221 Broadway #CSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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
315 Ocean St #8, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
315 Ocean St #8Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SCZ T 231 Blackburn, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SCZ T 231 BlackburnSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
Blueberry Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
Scotts Valley, CAScotts Valley, CA 95066
305 Beach St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath
305 Beach St #5Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Special Offer
912 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
912 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Price Drop
313 Raymond St #3, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,245/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
313 Raymond St #3Santa Cruz, CA 95060
120 Trinity St #7, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 353 sq ft
120 Trinity St #7Santa 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 95060
Special Offer
224 Laurel St #A204, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 426 sq ft
224 Laurel St #A204Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Empire Grade Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95060
306 Cliff St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
306 Cliff St #5Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Coronado Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Coronado ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
The Breakers, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,303+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
The BreakersSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
890 38th Ave #71, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 480 sq ft
890 38th Ave #71Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Cypress Point, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,382+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 21 units available
Cypress PointSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
617 Water St #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,395/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
617 Water St #BSanta Cruz, CA 95060
3912 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
3912 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
1 Month Free
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
Shearwater Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,395+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 units available
Shearwater ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
New Today
Spreading Oak Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,450/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Spreading Oak DrScotts Valley, CA 95066
1472 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1472 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
103 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
103 La Pluma CtSanta Cruz, CA 95062