
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (46 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Santa Cruz that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Hilltop

St. George Apartments

Five55

Pacific Shores

The Breakers

Anton Pacific
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1010 Pacific Apartments

1804 Mission St

Chestnut Street

Cypress Point

Emerald Bay Apartments

516 Center St

2895 Capitola Rd
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724 Darwin St

1103 E Cliff Dr

832 Paget Ave

Clay Residences

Westmont Townhomes
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Tannery Artist Lofts

Casa Del Rio Apartments

San Lorenzo Apartments

Parkview Apartments

The Sands
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 | $2,765 | $1,750 | $4,020 |
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $1,950 | $5,095 |
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,630 | $2,600 | $6,100 |
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,674 | $4,495 | $8,000 |
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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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:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 4/4 | 80 | $5,900 |
Western | 4/4 | 73 | $6,625 |
Central Santa Cruz | 4/4 | 70 | $6,475 |
Beach Flats | 4/4 | 69 | $4,995 |
Neary Lagoon | 4/4 | 68 | $4,995 |
Ocean Street | 4/4 | 66 | $6,475 |
Seabright | 4/4 | 53 | $5,900 |
Riverwalk | 4/4 | 46 | $5,005 |
Eastside | 4/4 | 32 | $5,900 |
King Street | 3.5/4 | 60 | $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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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108 Sycamore St | 4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,100 |
The Breakers | 3.8/4 | Riverwalk | $2,650 |
516 Center St | 3.4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,095 |
Anton Pacific | 3.2/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $3,465 |
Five55 | 3.2/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,975 |
The Hilltop | 3.2/4 | Western | $3,545 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | 3/4 | Downtown 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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516 Center St | 516 Center St | $2,095 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | $2,100 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | $2,599 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | $2,650 |
150-152 C Leibrandt Ave | 1-Bedroom | $2,700 |
Emerald Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,706 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $2,851 |
Five55 | D | $3,555 |
Anton Pacific | 1 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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 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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