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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA. 18 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,600

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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $2,000

  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,950+
    1 bd $2,400
    2 bd $2,900
    Base rent
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    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Cat friendly

Apartments Under $2,400

Apartments Under $2,600

  • New units available 10 units available
    Studio $2,450+
    1 bd $2,525+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $3,000

  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,950
    2 bd $3,615
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (2)
    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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    4.5 (1)
    20730 Brush Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033
5-2-city

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,175 and $3,615.

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

There are 57 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 1 Jul 2026.

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

The average Santa Cruz, CA cheap apartment size is 558 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.

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 18 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 $3,450 per month so any rental south of $2,760 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Cruz, CA rents go as low as $1,950/mo.