What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Santa Cruz, CA?

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

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

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Educate yourself regarding the housing rental market and market rates in Santa Cruz. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Houses for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA from $2,500

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

There are currently 60 cheaper houses available for rent.

603 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
603 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
215 Roberts St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
215 Roberts StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
135A Camino Del Sol, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 502 sq ft
135A Camino Del SolSanta Cruz, CA 95065
814 Modesto Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
814 Modesto AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2985 Mattison Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,800/mo
2 beds · 2 baths
2985 Mattison LnSanta Cruz, CA 95065
320-328 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 710 sq ft
320-328 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
409 Grant St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,375/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,250 sq ft
409 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
308 Elm St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
308 Elm StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
922 Windham St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 730 sq ft
922 Windham StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
203 Seaview Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
203 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
133 Washburn Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,004 sq ft
133 Washburn AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
3545 La Madrona Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,990/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,450 sq ft
3545 La Madrona CtSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Sutphen St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,000/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,250 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95060
209 National St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
209 National StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2226 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,200/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,162 sq ft
2226 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
248 Wilkes Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,250/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,100 sq ft
248 Wilkes CirSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1055 El Dorado Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,295/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,371 sq ft
1055 El Dorado AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
110 James St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,300/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
110 James StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
132 Walti St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,495/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,126 sq ft
132 Walti StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 840 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95062
140 Spaten Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,152 sq ft
140 Spaten WaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
620 Stagg Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,600/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,636 sq ft
620 Stagg LnSanta Cruz, CA 95062
3352 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$4,700/mo
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,742 sq ft
3352 Mission DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065
736 Pine St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,850/mo
4 beds · 2 baths
736 Pine StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
430 San Juan Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 818 sq ft
430 San Juan AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
426 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,080 sq ft
426 Swift StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2021 Felt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,627 sq ft
2021 Felt StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
223 Alamo Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,000/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft
223 Alamo AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Conifer Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,150/mo
3 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,847 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95060
3365 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$5,200/mo
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,978 sq ft
3365 Branciforte DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065
Special Offer
15 Concepcion Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,200/mo
4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,426 sq ft
15 Concepcion WaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
315 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,276/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,584 sq ft
315 La Fonda AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
711 Graham Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,400/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,590 sq ft
711 Graham Hill RdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
531 Dufour St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,500/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,800 sq ft
531 Dufour StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
336 Wilkes Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,549/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,347 sq ft
336 Wilkes CirSanta Cruz, CA 95060
310 Errett Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,700/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,164 sq ft
310 Errett CirSanta Cruz, CA 95060
4660 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,800/mo
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,534 sq ft
4660 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
2-2525 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,800/mo
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,700 sq ft
2-2525 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Prospect Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$5,800/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 2,300 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95065
Tower Pl, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,800/mo
4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,000 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95062