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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. 30 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and chairs and tables
    Today

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a kitchen with white appliances and a wooden floor
    Today

    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,000
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,900

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Apartments Under $2,400

  • in black and white
    Today

    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $3,100

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    Today

    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,750+
    1 BED $2,800+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,750+
    2 BEDS $3,805+

Apartments Under $3,800

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,600

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  • a yellow house with a fence in front of it
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    44 Hill Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

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Walker's Paradise
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Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 99, Transit Score®: 46, Bike Score®: 99

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,300 and $3,100.

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA on RentCafe?

There are 2 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

The average Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA cheap apartment size is 594 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA?

A cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz has never been easier. We feature 30 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA average, which is currently $3,066. On RentCafe, Downtown Santa Cruz rents go as low as $2,000/mo.

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