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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

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260 High Street #108 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

Gorgeous, turn key home in Historic Piedmont Court!

260 High Street #108, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Garage Parking
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Hidden Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

9.9

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Hidden Creek Apartments

200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,000–$3,955

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool

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206 Vista Prieta Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap condo for rent in Santa Cruz

206 Vista Prieta Court, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

$2,295

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Residents Lounge
Chestnut Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

20h ago

9.6

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Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,829–$4,087

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
Dishwasher

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708 Riverside Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

1302 Delaware Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Cheap Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

1302 Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | Furnished | High ceilings

1 bed

1 bath

$2,950

House for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,100

128 Bixby Street

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$3,200

251 High St

2314 Felt St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

2314 Felt St #A, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

755 14th Ave #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Santa Cruz

755 14th Ave #308, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Condo for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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191 River Lane - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap house for rent in Felton

House for Rent - FELTON, CA

191 River Lane, Felton, CA 95018

Affordable | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$3,395

House for rent

916 Delaware Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

916 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$3,400

House for rent

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41 Grandview Street #1608 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

41 Grandview Street #1608, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$3,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 9

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
41 Grandview Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 9

Top amenities
Carpet
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
Storage
2741 Hampton Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Santa Cruz

2741 Hampton Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent

Available Nov 24

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
2726 Hampton Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Santa Cruz

2726 Hampton Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

House for rent

Top amenities
Fireplace
Oven
Address not disclosed - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

House for Rent - SANTA CRUZ, CA

3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms in Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$3,895

House for rent

Undisclosed Address #297 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Santa Cruz apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

3 BR, 2 BA in Bonny Doon

Undisclosed Address #297, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$3,895

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 6

903 Mission Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

Charming Updated 2BR w/ Garage, Yard & Prime SC Location

903 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,949

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
513 Hill Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap house for rent in Capitola

513 Hill Street, Capitola, CA 95010

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,000

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
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708 Riverside Ave #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
708 Riverside Ave #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

**Move-in special: 50% off first month!**Newly Built 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath w/ Solar, Near Downtown, Beaches & just 6 minutes to UC Santa Cruz

708 Riverside Ave #F, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
5412 Glen Haven Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap house for rent in Soquel

5412 Glen Haven Road, Soquel, CA 95073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1114 Laurel St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

1114 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$4,400

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Oven
Storage
727 Hanover Street #B3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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$4,650 - 3Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom townhouse, Santa Cruz. $1500 credit when sign 1 year lease by 12/15/25

727 Hanover Street #B3, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,650

House for rent

Available Nov 21

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
621 Park Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz

621 Park Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
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