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.

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

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

There are currently 187 cheaper houses available for rent.

9534 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 120 sq ft
9534 E Zayante RdFelton, CA 95018
Call(831) 282-8043
Loma Prieta Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95033
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
Los Gatos, CALos Gatos, CA 95033
407 California St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
407 California StWatsonville, CA 95076
125 South Dr, Freedom, CA 95019
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
125 South DrFreedom, CA 95019
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
14401 Bear Creek Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
14401 Bear Creek RdBoulder Creek, CA 95006
Crystal Heights Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
Soquel, CASoquel, CA 95073
126 Storey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
126 Storey StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
10581 Visitar St, Felton, CA 95018
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
10581 Visitar StFelton, CA 95018
Eaton Dr, Felton, CA 95018
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
Felton, CAFelton, CA 95018
227 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath
227 Nelson RdScotts Valley, CA 95066
12845 Love Creek Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
12845 Love Creek RdBen Lomond, CA 95005
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
Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Capitola, CACapitola, CA 95010
4441 W Walnut St, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4441 W Walnut StSoquel, CA 95073
Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Boulder Creek, CABoulder Creek, CA 95006
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
8181 Hacienda Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,475/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
8181 Hacienda LnSoquel, CA 95073
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
5716 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
5716 Soquel DrSoquel, CA 95073
2308 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 560 sq ft
2308 Jarvis RdSanta Cruz, CA 95065
Look Ct, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1.5 baths · 840 sq ft
Boulder Creek, CABoulder Creek, CA 95006
N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 540 sq ft
Soquel, CASoquel, CA 95073
603 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
603 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
135A Camino Del Sol, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 502 sq ft
135A Camino Del SolSanta Cruz, CA 95065
114A Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
114A Alta DrWatsonville, CA 95076
10020 Riverside Dr, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
10020 Riverside DrBen Lomond, CA 95005
Gary Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 630 sq ft
Soquel, CASoquel, CA 95073
555 Bridge St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,800/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 908 sq ft
555 Bridge StWatsonville, CA 95076
8787 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,800/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
8787 Highway 9Ben Lomond, CA 95005
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 · 686 sq ft
162 Josephine StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
10680 Vera Ave, Felton, CA 95018
$2,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 905 sq ft
10680 Vera AveFelton, CA 95018
16 Carita Ct, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 827 sq ft
16 Carita CtWatsonville, 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
151 Marshall Creek Ct, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,018 sq ft
151 Marshall Creek CtBen Lomond, CA 95005
1325A Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 635 sq ft
1325A Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060