Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (14 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Oceanview
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $300 Deposit
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Oceanview

222 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Active Lifestyle
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  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
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Five55
Rent Specials
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $55 Monthly Pet Rent
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Five55

555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Pet Friendly
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The Breakers
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Indoor Cats. Dogs *have certain breeds restrictions. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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The Breakers

630 Water StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Eco-Friendly
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  • Smoke Free

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516 Center St
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - Routine flea treatment required with verification.
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516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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240 River Street
Pet Friendly
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240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Parkview Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
1 Pet Limit
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Parkview Apartments

425 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is 108 Sycamore St with prices starting from $2,200 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Breakers scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,150. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
108 Sycamore St4/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,200
The Breakers3.8/4Riverwalk$2,150
516 Center St3.4/4Downtown Santa Cruz$1,895
Anton Pacific3.2/4Downtown Santa Cruz$3,170
Five553.2/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,209

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Santa Cruz

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Santa Cruz of Downtown Santa Cruz is the 516 Center St Model at 516 Center St, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,895. The second cheapest Downtown Santa Cruz Pet Friendly apartment is the The Breakers Studio unit at The Breakers starting at $2,150. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
516 Center St516 Center St$1,895
The BreakersThe Breakers$2,150
St. George ApartmentsStudio$2,200
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$2,750
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A1$2,922

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz is at 516 Center St listed at $1,895.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz is $3,380.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Santa Cruz is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at 108 Sycamore St.

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