
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (45 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Santa Cruz that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


NANDA ON PACIFIC

The Hilltop

St. George Apartments

Five55

Pacific Shores

Anton Pacific

1010 Pacific Apartments

Cypress Point

1804 Mission St

The Breakers

495 Upper Park Rd

1226 Delaware Ave

924 30th Ave

Mission Street Cottages

516 Center St

Chestnut Street

Clay Residences

Cormorant Court Apartments

San Lorenzo Apartments

The Sands

Tannery Artist Lofts

Casa Del Rio Apartments

Parkview Apartments

Landing at Capitola
Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $3,132 | $2,200 | $4,020 |
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,629 | $1,800 | $5,095 |
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,888 | $3,099 | $6,043 |
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA
There are currently 3320 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz, CA area.The three Santa Cruz neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Downtown Santa Cruz, and Western. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Santa Cruz Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 4/4 | 5363 | $4,900 |
Downtown Santa Cruz | 4/4 | 5146 | $4,795 |
Western | 4/4 | 5026 | $4,831 |
Neary Lagoon | 4/4 | 5010 | $4,985 |
Lighthouse | 4/4 | 4965 | $4,995 |
Central Santa Cruz | 4/4 | 4852 | $5,278 |
King Street | 4/4 | 4795 | $4,908 |
UCSC | 4/4 | 4795 | $4,908 |
Ocean Street | 4/4 | 4786 | $5,362 |
Eastside | 4/4 | 4680 | $5,445 |
Pet Friendliest Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent
The Santa Cruz Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is 108 Sycamore St in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath in the Beach Hill neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Santa Cruz apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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108 Sycamore St | 4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,200 |
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3.8/4 | Beach Hill | $4,750 |
The Hilltop | 3.6/4 | Western | $3,545 |
Anton Pacific | 3.4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $3,120 |
Five55 | 3.4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,925 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | 3.2/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,699 |
The Breakers | 3/4 | Riverwalk | $2,245 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Santa Cruz, CA
The lowest priced Santa Cruz apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at 108 Sycamore St in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second cheapest Santa Cruz Pet Friendly apartment is the The Breakers Model at The Breakers, which is a Studio starting at $2,245 in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Cruz apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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108 Sycamore St | Studio | $2,200 |
The Breakers | The Breakers | $2,245 |
1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | $2,575 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | $2,598 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $2,699 |
NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | $2,915 |
Five55 | Studio | $2,925 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | $3,120 |
The Hilltop | A4 | $3,545 |
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | $4,750 |
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Santa Cruz Overview
Known across the globe for its famed redwood trees and sweeping ocean views, Santa Cruz is a darling city of the California scene. Home to plenty of historic hot spots as well as an inviting downtown mixture of nightlife and retail shopping, this west coast destination should be on the 'must-consider' list for anyone seriously considering a move to Cali.
Why live in Santa Cruz, CA?
Why in the world not? Easily one of the most in-demand locales of the entire west coast, life in a Santa Cruz apartment for rent is about as good as it gets. Flush with area schools and plenty of employers such as Plantronics, this forward-thinking and environmentally-conscious hotspot is a fantastic place to call home.
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Getting Around Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Santa Cruz Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Santa Cruz?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Cruz is at 108 Sycamore St listed at $2,200.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Santa Cruz Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,597.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at 108 Sycamore St.
What is the average size for Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Santa Cruz is currently at 563 sq ft.
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