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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

25 rentals

1744 Foster Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Santa Cruz

Rooms for rent in quite safe neighborhood house

1744 Foster Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

5 beds

2.5 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Available Mar 1

Top amenities
Cable
Carpet
Furnished
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Santa Cruz

3700 Gross Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | Assigned parking | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$1,925

Condo for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
High Ceilings
Hidden Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

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Hidden Creek Apartments

200 Button St, 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
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Swimming Pool

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755 14th Ave #404 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap condo for rent in Santa Cruz

755 14th Ave #404, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
113 Fairbanks St - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Cheap Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz

113 Fairbanks St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,107

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
803 Laurel St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

803 Laurel St #7, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 15

Top amenities
Business Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,650

128 Bixby St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

116 Maple St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Downtown Santa Cruz apartment for rent in Santa Cruz

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
1715 Upper Scenic Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Felton

1715 Upper Scenic Dr, Felton, CA 95018

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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Chestnut Street - Photo 1 of 1
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15h ago

9.6

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Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,809–$3,867

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
Dishwasher

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411-B S Branciforte Ave - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Cheap Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz

411-B S Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$2,900

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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4205 Portola Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Santa Cruz

Coastal Living in Pleasure Point!

4205 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$3,024

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
River Row - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.7

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River Row

444 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,150–$7,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Elevator
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Roof Deck

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2603 Willowbrook Ln #29 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Aptos

2603 Willowbrook Ln #29, Aptos, CA 95003

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
402 Sundance Hl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Soquel

402 Sundance Hl, Soquel, CA 95073

Affordable | Deck | Outdoor space

2 beds

2 baths

$3,300

House for rent

Available Dec 15

4420 Starboard Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Soquel

Updated 2BR Condo + Pool, Minutes to the Beach

4420 Starboard Ct, Soquel, CA 95073

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,345

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
41 Grandview St #208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside condo for rent in Santa Cruz

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,350

Condo for rent

Available Feb 4

Top amenities
Business Center
In-Unit Laundry
631 41st Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Santa Cruz

Location, location, location!

631 41st Ave #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,365

House for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
1925 46th Ave #143 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap condo for rent in Capitola

1925 46th Avenue - 143

1925 46th Ave #143, Capitola, CA 95010

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,500

Condo for rent

Available Apr 17

Top amenities
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
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775 Heath Cv - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in Santa Cruz

775 Heath Cv, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,995

House for rent

315 34th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Santa Cruz

315 34th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$4,150

House for rent

1715 Matthews Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Santa Cruz

1715 Matthews Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,700

House for rent

Available Jan 15

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
200 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Santa Cruz

Apartment/Condo for Rent - SANTA CRUZ, CA

200 5th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Affordable | Ceiling fan

2 beds

2 baths

$4,700

Condo for rent

397 Twin Pines Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Scotts Valley

$5,400 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Scotts Valley With Great Amenities

397 Twin Pines Dr #NA, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,400

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Central Heat
Furnished
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
916 Fair Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside house for rent in Santa Cruz

916 Fair - 1

916 Fair Ave #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable

5 beds

2 baths

$7,250

House for rent

Available Jun 25

357 Lee St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Eastside house for rent in Santa Cruz

357 Lee St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Affordable

4 beds

2.5 baths

$9,000

House for rent

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