Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA (57 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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Cypress Point
$2,682 - $4,346
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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The Hilltop
$3,545 - $4,445
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The Hilltop

363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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832-834 Paget Ave
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832-834 Paget Ave

832-834 Paget AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Copa Cabanas
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Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Bienestar Plaza
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Bienestar Plaza

1520 Capitola RdSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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240 River Street
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240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
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516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
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803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
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Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
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108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Sands
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The Sands

304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Pacific

800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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La Posada
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La Posada

609 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Redwood Commons
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Redwood Commons

1606 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Lorenzo apartment
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Lorenzo apartment

155 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Elizabeth Oaks
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Elizabeth Oaks

1460 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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21661 E Cliff Dr
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21661 E Cliff Dr

21661 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Bayou Townhouses
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Bayou Townhouses

1385 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA

There are currently 2848 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 Western, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 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
Western4/4122$4,395
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk4/495$4,203
Central Santa Cruz4/494$4,039
Ocean Street4/491$4,059
Beach Flats4/487$4,347
Neary Lagoon4/487$4,347
King Street4/486$4,259
UCSC4/486$4,259
Riverwalk4/472$4,287
Seabright4/464$4,850

Pet Friendliest Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent

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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
River Row4/4Downtown Santa Cruz$3,225
The Breakers3.8/4Riverwalk$2,295
150-152 Leibrandt Ave3.6/4Beach Hill$3,200
Five553.2/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,645

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Santa Cruz, CA

The lowest priced Santa Cruz apartment at a property that allows pets is the The Breakers Studio Model at The Breakers in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second cheapest Santa Cruz Pet Friendly apartment is the Residence 1 Model at Cypress Point, which is a Studio starting at $2,682 in the Escolona neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Santa Cruz apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The BreakersThe Breakers$2,295
Cypress PointResidence 1$2,682
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft$2,699
1010 Pacific ApartmentsAT1$2,839
1804 Mission StStandard Loft$2,995
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom$3,200
River RowS2$3,225
306 Cliff St2/1$3,250
The HilltopA4$3,545
Westmont Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath$4,175

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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.

Santa Cruz, CA
Population: 64,725

Ranked #582

in US Census Population by City

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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 St. George Apartments 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 $3,666.

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 1,330 square feet unit starting from $3,225 at River Row.

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