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Cheap Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA

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$2,000 - 2,750
Hidden Creek Apartments
200 Button St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Pool
Market Street
5
$2,200
1711 Vine Hill Rd Unit Studio
Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$2,790
704 718 Broadway / 428 Ocean Vw
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
East Park
1
$2,350
Garden Lane Mhp
692 38th Ave Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
2
$2,100
711 Seabright Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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Surface Parking
Storage
Disability Access
Seabright
1
$1,800
1051 Chanticleer Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
1
$2,100
333 Locust
333 Locust St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Lower Ocean
1
$2,495
518 Broadway
Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Dishwasher
East Park
1
$2,500
609 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Neary Lagoon
1
$2,350
Scz T 416 Ocean View
416 Ocean View Ave Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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East Park
1
$2,400
320 328 California St
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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Dishwasher
Neary Lagoon
1
$2,295
206 Vista Prieta Ct
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$2,510
San Lorenzo Court Apartments
120 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
10
$2,720
The Sands Apartments
304 Cliff Street Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
21
$2,065 - 2,715
Five55 Pacific
Deal
555 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
1
$1,834
Near The Boardwalk, Beach And Downtown! Utilities Included!
311 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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How many cheap apartments are available in Santa Cruz, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 16 cheap apartments in Santa Cruz currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many one-bedroom cheap apartments are available in Santa Cruz?

Rentable.co has 1 one-bedroom cheap apartment available for rent in Santa Cruz.

How many two-bedroom cheap apartments are available in Santa Cruz?

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Which neighborhoods have the most cheap apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA?

  1. Lower Ocean

Cheap Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA: December Rental Information

Welcome to the December 2025 Santa Cruz Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Santa Cruz rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for cheap apartments in Santa Cruz, focusing on rentals under a specified rent threshold. This summary provides an overview of the overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons. Additionally, it offers insights into available features and amenities, as well as different location options for affordable apartments in Santa Cruz. Whether you're a student, young professional, or simply looking for a budget-friendly option, this report will help you navigate the local rental market and find the best deal within your budget.
0 2 5 7 10 <$1,800 $1,840 $1,920 $2,000 $2,080 $2,160 $2,240 $2,320 $2,400 $2,480 $2,560 $2,640 $2,720 $2,800 $2,880 $2,960 $3,040 $3,120 >$3,200

Available Cheap Apartments: Santa Cruz vs. Surrounding Areas

In the vibrant coastal city of Santa Cruz, CA, prospective renters can find a variety of affordable apartments to choose from. As of December 2025, there are a total of 1 cheap apartments available in the Santa Cruz metro area. This includes apartments in Santa Cruz itself, as well as neighboring cities such as Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Boulder Creek, Aptos, Ben Lomond, Felton Lompico, and La Selva Beach. With this range of options, renters can easily find a budget-friendly home in this beautiful region of California.

Cheap Apartments Now vs. Last Month: Santa Cruz and Surrounding Areas

City Cheap Apartments in December M/M % Change
Santa Cruz, CA 1 +1.11%

Looking for Cheap Apartments in Santa Cruz?

Available cheap apartments 5
Top amenities Dishwasher, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Court Yard, Yoga, Bike Parking
Deals 5
Pet friendly 5
1 Bedroom 1
2 Bedroom 3
3 Bedroom 1
Square footage 692 - 1,106
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