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 and Affordable 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 and Affordable 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.

Cheap and 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 173 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
Casserly Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Watsonville, CAWatsonville, CA 95076
Brown Gables Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Ben Lomond, CABen Lomond, CA 95005
12845 Love Creek Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
12845 Love Creek RdBen Lomond, CA 95005
14891 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$1,950/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 340 sq ft
14891 Highway 9Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Eaton Dr, Felton, CA 95018
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
Felton, CAFelton, CA 95018
Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Boulder Creek, CABoulder Creek, CA 95006
227 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath
227 Nelson RdScotts Valley, CA 95066
116 2nd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,175/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
116 2nd AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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
4441 W Walnut St, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4441 W Walnut StSoquel, CA 95073
103 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
103 La Pluma CtSanta Cruz, CA 95062
62 Dolores Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
62 Dolores AveWatsonville, CA 95076
17930 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 797 sq ft
17930 Big Basin WayBoulder Creek, CA 95006
533 Primavera Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,400/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 548 sq ft
533 Primavera RdBoulder Creek, CA 95006
0 Quail Hollow Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,400/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 660 sq ft
0 Quail Hollow RdBen Lomond, CA 95005
1472 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1472 Chanticleer AveSanta 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
603 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
603 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
555 Bridge St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 908 sq ft
555 Bridge StWatsonville, CA 95076
102 Shady Oak Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 860 sq ft
102 Shady Oak WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
3605 Old Pilkington Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,700/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 387 sq ft
3605 Old Pilkington RdSanta Cruz, CA 95065
413 San Juan Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
413 San Juan AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
16 Carita Ct, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,750/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 827 sq ft
16 Carita CtWatsonville, CA 95076
801 Estates Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,795/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
801 Estates DrAptos, CA 95003
10020 Riverside Dr, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
10020 Riverside DrBen Lomond, CA 95005
8787 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,800/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,200 sq ft
8787 Highway 9Ben Lomond, CA 95005
745 Cedar Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,895/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,256 sq ft
745 Cedar DrWatsonville, CA 95076
Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
Aptos, CAAptos, CA 95003
529 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,990/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
529 Lincoln 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
144 Viking Ct, Soquel, CA 95073
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 960 sq ft
144 Viking CtSoquel, CA 95073
206 1/2 Trevethan Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
206 1/2 Trevethan AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
1734 43rd Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
$3,095/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1734 43rd AveCapitola, CA 95010
133 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 967 sq ft
133 EsplanadeAptos, CA 95003
205 Pleasant Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$3,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 860 sq ft
205 Pleasant WayBoulder Creek, CA 95006
9711 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
$3,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
9711 E Zayante RdFelton, CA 95018
10545 Vineland Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$3,275/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 975 sq ft
10545 Vineland RdBen Lomond, CA 95005