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There are 553 cheaper apartment units available for rent.
Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable 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 County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.
When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Cruz County. 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.
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: