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 $1,700

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

There are currently 61 cheaper houses available for rent.

2202 1/2 Felt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2202 1/2 Felt StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
3054 Elda Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
3054 Elda LnSanta Cruz, CA 95062
National St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95060
Blueberry Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
Scotts Valley, CAScotts 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
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
2308 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 560 sq ft
2308 Jarvis RdSanta Cruz, CA 95065
320-328 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,700/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 710 sq ft
320-328 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
162 Josephine St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 686 sq ft
162 Josephine StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1325A Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 635 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95060
710 Pacheco Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 743 sq ft
710 Pacheco AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
2278 Juan Pablo Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 896 sq ft
2278 Juan Pablo LnSanta 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
203 Seaview Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,650/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
203 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
922 Windham St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 730 sq ft
922 Windham StSanta 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
2100 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,950/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 716 sq ft
2100 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
133 Washburn Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,004 sq ft
133 Washburn AveSanta 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
1055 El Dorado Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,150/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,371 sq ft
1055 El Dorado AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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
132 Walti St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,295/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,126 sq ft
132 Walti StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1251 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,067 sq ft
1251 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 840 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95062
1 Berkeley Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 2.5 baths
1 Berkeley CtSanta Cruz, CA 95062
620 Stagg Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$4,600/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,636 sq ft
620 Stagg LnSanta Cruz, CA 95062
545 14th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 2,100 sq ft
545 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
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
531 Dufour St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,800 sq ft
531 Dufour StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
336 Wilkes Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,395/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,347 sq ft
336 Wilkes CirSanta Cruz, CA 95060
834 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,500/mo
3 beds · 3 baths · 3,078 sq ft
834 Pine Flat RdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
310 Errett Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,500/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,164 sq ft
310 Errett CirSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Tower Pl, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,500/mo
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,000 sq ft
Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz, CA 95062
2-2525 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$5,750/mo
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,700 sq ft
2-2525 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062