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 169 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
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
Studio · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
Felton, CAFelton, CA 95018
Call(669) 281-5787
Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Boulder Creek, CABoulder Creek, CA 95006
Crystal Heights Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
Soquel, CASoquel, CA 95073
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
$2,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
12845 Love Creek RdBen Lomond, CA 95005
Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Capitola, CACapitola, CA 95010
Bear Creek Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Boulder Creek, CABoulder Creek, CA 95006
4441 W Walnut St, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4441 W Walnut StSoquel, CA 95073
603 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
603 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
5716 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,550/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
5716 Soquel DrSoquel, CA 95073
Topaz St, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,595/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Capitola, CACapitola, CA 95010
1472 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$2,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1472 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
114A Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
114A Alta DrWatsonville, CA 95076
9456 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
$2,750/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 616 sq ft
9456 E Zayante RdFelton, CA 95018
135A Camino Del Sol, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 502 sq ft
135A Camino Del SolSanta Cruz, CA 95065
10020 Riverside Dr, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
10020 Riverside DrBen Lomond, CA 95005
Hoover Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
Soquel, CASoquel, CA 95073
814 Modesto Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
814 Modesto AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 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
1024 Rambling Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$2,850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
1024 Rambling RdBoulder Creek, CA 95006
8181 Hacienda Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
$2,878/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
8181 Hacienda LnSoquel, CA 95073
111 Sacramento Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
$2,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 582 sq ft
111 Sacramento AveCapitola, CA 95010
516 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$2,950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 930 sq ft
516 El Rio 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
1562 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 945 sq ft
1562 Dolphin DrAptos, CA 95003
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
12895 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 800 sq ft
12895 Highway 9Boulder Creek, CA 95006
509 Vivienne Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
$3,100/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,071 sq ft
509 Vivienne DrWatsonville, CA 95076
164 6th St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$3,200/mo
3 beds · 2 baths
164 6th StWatsonville, CA 95076
10210 Vera Ave, Felton, CA 95018
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 664 sq ft
10210 Vera AveFelton, CA 95018
140 Holiday Ln, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
$3,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 990 sq ft
140 Holiday LnBen Lomond, CA 95005
Newton Dr, Felton, CA 95018
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,040 sq ft
Felton, CAFelton, CA 95018
7154 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
$3,350/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft
7154 Highway 9Felton, CA 95018
409 Grant St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,375/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,250 sq ft
409 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
155 West Dr, Felton, CA 95018
$3,395/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,076 sq ft
155 West DrFelton, CA 95018
1780 Weston Ridge Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$3,400/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 840 sq ft
1780 Weston Ridge RdScotts Valley, CA 95066