Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (9 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

St. George Apartments

Anton Pacific

1010 Pacific Apartments
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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Cruz?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $3,220 | $2,095 | $4,020 |
Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $2,932 | $5,095 |
Downtown Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,497 | $4,648 | $6,100 |
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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 $2,100 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 516 Center St scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,095. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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108 Sycamore St | 4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,100 |
516 Center St | 3.4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,095 |
Anton Pacific | 3.2/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $3,092 |
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 Studio Model at St. George Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,200. The second cheapest Downtown Santa Cruz Pet Friendly apartment is the A4 (MOD) 1 Bed unit at 1010 Pacific Apartments starting at $2,784. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | A4 (MOD) | $2,784 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | $3,095 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $2,095.
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 $3,471.
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 1,305 square feet unit starting from $3,092 at Anton Pacific.
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