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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

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Apartments Under $1,600 Apartments Under $2,600 Apartments Under $2,800

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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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 $2,554 and $5,323.

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

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

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

The average Santa Cruz, CA cheap apartment size is 580 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 29 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 $3,404 per month so any rental south of $2,723 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Cruz, CA rents go as low as $2,554/mo.

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