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!

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $2,581 | $2,169 | $3,200 |
| Downtown Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $2,500 | $4,944 |
| Downtown Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,208 | $4,290 | $6,122 |
| Downtown Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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 $2,700 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Anton Pacific scores the second highest with a 3 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,778. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Sycamore St | 4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,700 |
| Anton Pacific | 3/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $3,778 |
| Five55 | 3/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,965 |
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 201 River Street Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,169. The second cheapest Downtown Santa Cruz Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at St. George Apartments starting at $2,200. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Santa Cruz apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | $2,169 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT2 | $3,136 |
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 St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.
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 $3,838.
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 1,240 square feet unit starting from $3,778 at Anton Pacific.
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