Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (21 Rentals)

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

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Anton Pacific
$3,279 - $6,776
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Anton Pacific

800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
$2,638 - $6,563
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$3,975 - $4,200

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660 Nobel Dr

Santa CruzCA95060
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Copa Cabanas
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Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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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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The Sands
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The Sands

304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Parkview Apartments
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Parkview Apartments

425 Washington StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly UCSC Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the UCSC 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. River Row scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,225. Here are the most Pet Friendly UCSC apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
108 Sycamore St4/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,700
River Row3.8/4Downtown Santa Cruz$3,225
Five553/4Downtown Santa Cruz$2,358

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in UCSC

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the UCSC of UCSC is the Palomar Inn -SRO Model at The Palomar Inn, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,860. The second cheapest UCSC Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at St. George Apartments starting at $2,200. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly UCSC apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SRO$1,860
St. George ApartmentsStudio$2,200
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom$2,850
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom$2,975
1804 Mission StStandard Loft$2,995

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Ucsc, Santa Cruz, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly UCSC Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in UCSC?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in UCSC is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly UCSC Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in UCSC is $3,779.

What is the largest Pet Friendly UCSC Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in UCSC is a 1,330 square feet unit starting from $3,225 at River Row.

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