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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA

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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and chairs and tables
    45
    Today

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    21
    6 days ago

    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,554
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $2,825

Apartments Under $2,800

  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    13
    Today

    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    STUDIO $2,621+
    1 BED $2,995+
    2 BEDS $4,429+
  • A modern living room with brown leather chairs and a flat screen TV.
    6
    Today

    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
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  • a living room with a red couch and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    2030 Pajaro Lane, Freedom, CA 95019
    Income Restricted
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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 $2,554 and $5,323.

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

There are 53 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz County, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

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

The average Santa Cruz County, CA cheap apartment size is 651 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 30 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 $3,176 per month so any rental south of $2,541 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Cruz County, CA rents go as low as $2,554/mo.

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