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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA. 17 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
    Verified Listing

    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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    Verified Listing

    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
6-0-county

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

There are 57 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz County, CA were last updated on 30 Jun 2026.

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

The average Santa Cruz County, CA cheap apartment size is 605 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Santa Cruz County, 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 County, CA?

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

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Cruz County, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Cruz County, CA has never been easier. We feature 17 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Cruz County, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Cruz County, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Cruz County is $3,237 per month so any rental south of $2,589 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Cruz County, CA rents go as low as $1,950/mo.