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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,310
    2 bd $3,150
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    314 Spruce Street 7 Units 95060

    4.5 (4)
    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $2,700

  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $2,554
    1 bd $2,817
    Base rent
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    THE BREAKERS

    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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    Ocean Street Apartments

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,875
    Base rent
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    221 Raymond Street Apartments

    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Cat friendly

  • Apartments Under $3,100

  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,985
    2 bd $3,725
    Total monthly cost
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    San Lorenzo Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    The Bluffs At 44th

    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 5-1-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 $2,554 and $3,725.

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

There are 29 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 2 Sep 2026.

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

The average Santa Cruz, CA cheap apartment size is 527 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 9 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 $3,540 per month so any rental south of $2,832 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Cruz, CA rents go as low as $2,310/mo.