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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

32 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA. 32 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $1,600 Apartments Under $2,200 Apartments Under $2,400 Apartments Under $2,800 Apartments Under $3,800

Apartments Under $1,600

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

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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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

Apartments Under $2,400

  • in black and white
    Today

    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $3,100
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,895

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    1 BED $2,750+
    2 BEDS $3,805+
  • 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+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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
  • a yellow house with a fence in front of it
    Today

    44 Hill Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
6-2-city
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Getting around in Santa Cruz, CA

36 /100
Car-Dependent
31 /100
Some Transit
49 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 36, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 49

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,000 and $3,895.

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

There are 26 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

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

The average Santa Cruz, CA cheap apartment size is 556 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in 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 Santa Cruz, CA?

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

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Cruz, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Cruz, CA has never been easier. We feature 32 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Cruz, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Cruz, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Cruz is $3,331 per month so any rental south of $2,665 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Cruz, CA rents go as low as $2,000/mo.

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