Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300

514 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,295+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
514 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
Blackburn House Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,795+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
Blackburn House ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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24 Grainger Ln #6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 368 sq ft
24 Grainger Ln #6Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
Jarvis RdSanta Cruz, CA 95065
Pogonip Terrace Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Pogonip Terrace ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Seaside Studios, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,995/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Seaside StudiosSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St #10, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
803 Laurel St #10Santa Cruz, CA 95060
411 Cedar St #D, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
411 Cedar St #DSanta Cruz, CA 95060View units
319 Laurel St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
319 Laurel St #2Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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
120 Trinity St #7, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,125/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
120 Trinity St #7Santa 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
311 Ocean St #9, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 575 sq ft
311 Ocean St #9Santa Cruz, CA 95060
317 Ocean St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
317 Ocean St #5Santa Cruz, CA 95060
537 S Branciforte Ave #6, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 369 sq ft
537 S Branciforte Ave #6Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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234 Brookside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
234 Brookside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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
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131 Cedar St #7, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
131 Cedar St #7Santa Cruz, CA 95060
313 Raymond St #3, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
313 Raymond St #3Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Coronado Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Coronado ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
114 Franklin St #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,300/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
114 Franklin St #BSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Fairmount Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,300/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Fairmount AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
116 Sycamore St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
116 Sycamore St #2Santa 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
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912 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
912 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
122 Rincon St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
122 Rincon StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
210 Elm St #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,440/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 420 sq ft
210 Elm St #BSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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116 Maple St #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
116 Maple St #2Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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
206 Vista Prieta Ct #62, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
206 Vista Prieta Ct #62Santa Cruz, CA 95062
306 Cliff St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,490/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
306 Cliff St #5Santa Cruz, CA 95060View units
50 5th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
50 5th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
946 N Branciforte Ave #B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,495/mo
Studio · 1 bath
946 N Branciforte Ave #BSanta Cruz, CA 95062
7897 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
7897 Empire GradeSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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
902 3rd St #6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 2 baths · 850 sq ft
902 3rd St #6Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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127 Ocean St #5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 375 sq ft
127 Ocean St #5Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 421 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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?

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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.