Affordable Houses for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA from $1,500

9534 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 120 sq ft
9534 E Zayante RdFelton, CA 95018
10581 Visitar St, Felton, CA 95018
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
10581 Visitar StFelton, CA 95018
Crystal Heights Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
Soquel, CASoquel, CA 95073
Ridge Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
Ben Lomond, CABen Lomond, CA 95005
234 Brookside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
234 Brookside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
121 Red Hawk Ln, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
121 Red Hawk LnAptos, CA 95003
12845 Love Creek Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,400/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
12845 Love Creek RdBen Lomond, CA 95005
7897 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
7897 Empire GradeSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1906 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
1906 Bean Creek RdScotts Valley, CA 95066
Special Offer
603 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
603 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
4441 W Walnut St, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4441 W Walnut StSoquel, CA 95073
215 Roberts St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
215 Roberts StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
10020 Riverside Dr, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
10020 Riverside DrBen Lomond, CA 95005
665 Cathedral Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,800/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,057 sq ft
665 Cathedral DrAptos, CA 95003
814 Modesto Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
814 Modesto AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
8787 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,800/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
8787 Highway 9Ben Lomond, CA 95005
211 Plateau Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 664 sq ft
211 Plateau AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Special Offer
1024 Rambling Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
1024 Rambling RdBoulder Creek, CA 95006
10640 West Dr, Felton, CA 95018
$2,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
10640 West DrFelton, CA 95018
235 Meadow Dr, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,861/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 864 sq ft
235 Meadow DrBoulder Creek, CA 95006
1375 Brommer Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,875/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
1375 Brommer WaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
8181 Hacienda Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,878/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
8181 Hacienda LnSoquel, CA 95073
204 Forest Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,975/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
204 Forest DrAptos, CA 95003
555 Bridge St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 908 sq ft
555 Bridge StWatsonville, CA 95076
660 Tabor Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 920 sq ft
660 Tabor WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
231 Montecito Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
231 Montecito AveWatsonville, CA 95076
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
Price Drop
835 Cynthia Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 972 sq ft
835 Cynthia DrWatsonville, CA 95076
164 6th St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$3,200/mo
3 beds · 2 baths
164 6th StWatsonville, CA 95076
Taylor Way, Felton, CA 95018
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
Felton, CAFelton, CA 95018
155 West Dr, Felton, CA 95018
$3,395/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,076 sq ft
155 West DrFelton, CA 95018
Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
$3,450/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
Felton, CAFelton, CA 95018
2838 Casa De Vida Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 2.5 baths
2838 Casa De Vida DrAptos, CA 95003
507 Beulah Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
$3,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
507 Beulah DrCapitola, CA 95010
133 Zayante School Rd, Felton, CA 95018
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
133 Zayante School RdFelton, CA 95018
Browns Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 980 sq ft
Watsonville, CAWatsonville, CA 95076
8024 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,384 sq ft
8024 Soquel DrAptos, CA 95003
12895 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 800 sq ft
12895 Highway 9Boulder Creek, CA 95006
66 Roosevelt St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$3,550/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 920 sq ft
66 Roosevelt StWatsonville, CA 95076
1654 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,595/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1654 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

Santa Cruz County Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 165 cheaper houses available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Santa Cruz County, 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 County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

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

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" 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 County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.