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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $3,068 | $2,200 | $3,505 |
| Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $1,695 | $4,295 |
| Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,726 | $2,895 | $7,834 |
| Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $2,595 | $5,850 |
| Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,661 | $7,322 | $8,000 |
There are currently 3015 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, Western, and Westside. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 4/4 | 115 | $3,438 |
| Western | 4/4 | 115 | $3,575 |
| Westside | 4/4 | 115 | $3,575 |
| Central Santa Cruz | 4/4 | 109 | $3,335 |
| Neary Lagoon | 4/4 | 105 | $3,544 |
| Ocean Street | 4/4 | 103 | $3,365 |
| Beach Flats | 4/4 | 102 | $3,550 |
| King Street | 4/4 | 97 | $3,505 |
| UCSC | 4/4 | 97 | $3,524 |
| Riverwalk | 4/4 | 89 | $3,465 |
The Santa Cruz Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is River Row in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Breakers in the Riverwalk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Row | 4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,995 |
| The Breakers | 3.8/4 | Riverwalk | $2,295 |
| The Hilltop | 3.4/4 | Westside | $3,551 |
| Five55 | 3.2/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $3,000 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 3.2/4 | Westside | $4,275 |
| 1804 Mission St | 3/4 | Westside | $2,550 |
The lowest priced Santa Cruz apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at St. George Apartments in the Downtown Santa Cruz 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 $2,295 in the Ocean Street neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Cruz apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | $2,295 |
| 1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | $2,550 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | $2,602 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | $2,699 |
| River Row | S6 | $2,995 |
| Five55 | Studio | $3,000 |
| 306 Cliff St | 2/1 | $3,250 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | $3,381 |
| Westmont Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | $4,275 |
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Cruz is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Santa Cruz is $3,790.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Santa Cruz is a 1,522 square feet unit starting from $4,850 at 103 Jacobs Ln.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Santa Cruz is currently at 576 sq ft.
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