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 and Affordable 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 and Affordable 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.

Cheap and Affordable Houses for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA from $1,750

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

There are currently 63 cheaper houses available for rent.

3054 Elda Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
3054 Elda LnSanta Cruz, CA 95062
116 2nd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,175/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
116 2nd AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Blueberry Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
Scotts Valley, CAScotts Valley, CA 95066
Empire Grade Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95060
103 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
103 La Pluma CtSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95065
1472 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1472 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
901 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,495/mo
1 bed · 1.5 baths · 1,095 sq ft
901 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
603 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
603 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
413 San Juan Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
413 San Juan AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
119 Jeter St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 440 sq ft
119 Jeter StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
162 Josephine St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 680 sq ft
162 Josephine StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1325A Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,900/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 635 sq ft
1325A Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
$3,000 Off
206 1/2 Trevethan Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
206 1/2 Trevethan AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
308 Elm St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
308 Elm StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
228 Everson Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,750/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 931 sq ft
228 Everson DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2100 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,800/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 716 sq ft
2100 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
2226 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,950/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,162 sq ft
2226 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
12th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,995/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,100 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95062
135 Market St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,999/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
135 Market StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
450 38th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
450 38th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
2349 Harper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 876 sq ft
2349 Harper StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
2090 Empire Grade Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,000 sq ft
2090 Empire Grade RdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2222 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,200/mo
3 beds · 2 baths
2222 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
140 Spaten Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,200/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,152 sq ft
140 Spaten WaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
126 Coalinga Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,045 sq ft
126 Coalinga WaySanta 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
1237 Scholl Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 748 sq ft
1237 Scholl LnSanta Cruz, CA 95062
155 Greystone Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,734 sq ft
155 Greystone CtSanta Cruz, CA 95062
1645 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,300 sq ft
1645 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
$4,500 Off
2101 La Madrona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,600/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,600 sq ft
2101 La Madrona DrSanta 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
121 Miles St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,600/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,068 sq ft
121 Miles StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1228 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,800/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,520 sq ft
1228 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
3370 Houts Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$4,800/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,800 sq ft
3370 Houts DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065
323 Liberty St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,118 sq ft
323 Liberty 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
531 Dufour St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,800 sq ft
531 Dufour StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
310 Errett Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,180/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,164 sq ft
310 Errett CirSanta Cruz, CA 95060