What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Santa Cruz County, CA?

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.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Santa Cruz County, CA?

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.

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 County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA from $1,100

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

There are 316 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

514 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,095+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
514 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
Blackburn House Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,795+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
Blackburn House ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(831) 230-0928
SCZ T 206 Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SCZ T 206 OceanSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(831) 292-3701
Pogonip Terrace Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 335 sq ft
Pogonip Terrace ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Call(831) 531-5934
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA 95007
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
11570 Highway 9Brookdale, CA 95007
Price Drop
The Terrace at 445 Main, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,050/mo
Studio · 1 units available
The Terrace at 445 MainWatsonville, CA 95076
The Residence at 558 Main, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,050+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 14 units available
The Residence at 558 MainWatsonville, CA 95076
Rio Sands Condominiums, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Rio Sands CondominiumsAptos, CA 95003
150 Canfield Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
150 Canfield AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
SCZ T 231 Blackburn, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
SCZ T 231 BlackburnSanta Cruz, CA 95060
tuttle, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
tuttleWatsonville, CA 95076
4941 Walnut St, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,275/mo
Studio · 1 units available
4941 Walnut StSoquel, CA 95073
Capitola Hill Apartments, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,295+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Capitola Hill ApartmentsCapitola, CA 95010
Coronado Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Coronado ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Rosedale Apartments, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,295+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
Rosedale ApartmentsCapitola, CA 95010
Cypress Point, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,307+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 21 units available
Cypress PointSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
The Breakers, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,350+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
The BreakersSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Special Offer
Shearwater Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,395+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 5 units available
Shearwater ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
Corcoran Garden Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,495+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Corcoran Garden ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
1 Month Free
120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,550/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
120 San Lorenzo BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
NewB SCZ 204 Hollister, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,600/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
NewB SCZ 204 HollisterCapitola, CA 95010
Plum Street Garden Apartments 501 Plum St Capitola, CA 95010, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,600+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
Plum Street Garden Apartments 501 Plum St Capitola, CA 95010Capitola, CA 95010
Price Drop
Chestnut Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,677+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Chestnut StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Price Drop
Scotts Valley Apartments, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,750+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Scotts Valley ApartmentsScotts Valley, CA 95066
New Today
22625 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,795+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
22625 East Cliff DriveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
304 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,820+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1010 Pacific, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,829+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 385 - 868 sq ft
1010 PacificSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2 Months Free
Copa Cabanas, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Copa CabanasSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Special Offer
Breakwater Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,895+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 7 units available
Breakwater ApartmentsSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Special Offer
Village View Apartments, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,895/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Village View ApartmentsWatsonville, CA 95076
Clay Residences, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,925+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 400 - 1,279 sq ft
Clay ResidencesSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Capitola Terrace Apartments, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,945+ /mo
2 beds · 3 units available
Capitola Terrace ApartmentsCapitola, CA 95010
Special Offer
The Bluffs at 44th, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
The Bluffs at 44thCapitola, CA 95010
151 Marine Parade, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,950/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
151 Marine ParadeSanta Cruz, CA 95062
New Today
1735 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,950/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1735 Wharf RdCapitola, CA 95010
SCZ T 318 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,950/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
SCZ T 318 Laurel StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Five55, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,000+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 11 units available
Five55Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2 Months Free
Anton Pacific, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,059+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 28 units available
Anton PacificSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today
Capitola Gardens, Capitola, CA 95010
$3,159+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
Capitola GardensCapitola, CA 95010
Special Offer
Oceanview, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,270+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
OceanviewSanta Cruz, CA 95060
New Today