Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (46 Rentals)

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

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Hidden Creek Apartments
Pet Friendly
$55 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Hidden Creek Apartments

200 Button StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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St. George Apartments
Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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St. George Apartments

833 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Oceanview
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $300 Deposit
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Oceanview

222 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Five55
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $55 Monthly Pet Rent
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Five55

555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pacific Shores
Pet Friendly
$75 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Pacific Shores

1240 Shaffer RdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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
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1010 Pacific Apartments
Pet Friendly
$55 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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1010 Pacific Apartments

1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1804 Mission St
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Pet Friendly
Must Be Spayed/Neutered - $75 Monthly Pet Rent
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1804 Mission St

1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Chestnut Street
Pet Friendly
Pets must be spayed/neutered. - $500 Deposit
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Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
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Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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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803 Laurel St
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
$250 Deposit
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803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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La Posada
Pet Friendly
$300 Deposit
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La Posada

609 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Westmont Townhomes
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
2 Pet Limit
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Westmont Townhomes

801 Nobel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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24th Ave Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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24th Ave Apartments

835 24th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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Bienestar Plaza
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
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Bienestar Plaza

1520 Capitola RdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2635 Portola Dr
Pet Friendly
Deposit Required
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2635 Portola Dr

2635 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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30th Ave Townhomes
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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30th Ave Townhomes

875 30th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Copa Cabanas
Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Tannery Artist Lofts
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $400 Deposit
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Tannery Artist Lofts

1030 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Bayou Townhouses
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
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Bayou Townhouses

1385 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Casa Del Rio Apartments
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - $500 Deposit
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Casa Del Rio Apartments

170 Blaine StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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San Lorenzo Apartments
Pet Friendly
A maximum of two animals per apartment will be allowed with an additional deposit and fees. For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office.
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San Lorenzo Apartments

120 San Lorenzo BlvdSanta 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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Elizabeth Oaks
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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Elizabeth Oaks

1460 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Lorenzo apartment
Pet Friendly
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Lorenzo apartment

155 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Redwood Commons
Pet Friendly
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Redwood Commons

1606 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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The Sands
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - A maximum of two animals per apartment will be allowed with an additional deposit and fees. For a list of breed restrictions, please contact the leasing office.
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The Sands

304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Adobe Hacienda
Pet Friendly
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Adobe Hacienda

318 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Soquel Village Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
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Soquel Village Apartments

2801 Daubenbiss AveSoquel, CA 95073
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Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA

There are currently 2722 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 Central Santa Cruz. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Santa Cruz Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk4/480$5,900
Western4/473$6,625
Central Santa Cruz4/470$6,475
Beach Flats4/469$4,995
Neary Lagoon4/468$4,995
Ocean Street4/466$6,475
Seabright4/453$5,900
Riverwalk4/446$5,005
Eastside4/432$5,900
King Street3.5/460$8,000

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. 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
108 Sycamore St4/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,100
The Breakers3.8/4Riverwalk$2,650
516 Center St3.4/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,095
Anton Pacific3.2/4Downtown Santa Cruz$3,465
Five553.2/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,975
The Hilltop3.2/4Western$3,545
1010 Pacific Apartments3/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,851

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Santa Cruz, CA

The lowest priced Santa Cruz apartment at a property that allows pets is the 516 Center St Studio Model at 516 Center St in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second cheapest Santa Cruz Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Model at 108 Sycamore St, which is a Studio starting at $2,100 in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Cruz apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
516 Center St516 Center St$2,095
108 Sycamore StStudio$2,100
St. George ApartmentsStudio$2,200
Cypress PointResidence 1$2,599
The BreakersThe Shoreline$2,650
150-152 C Leibrandt Ave1-Bedroom$2,700
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom$2,706
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A1$2,851
Five55D$3,555
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath-2C$3,686

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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

A few nearby public transportation options

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 516 Center St listed at $2,095.

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 $3,718.

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 1,609 square feet unit starting from $5,900 at 724 Darwin St.

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