Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (21 Rentals)
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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Five55

St. George Apartments

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1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point

Westmont Townhomes

108 Sycamore St

660 Nobel Dr

145 Myrtle St

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UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UCSC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCSC Studio Apartments | $3,183 | $1,860 | $4,092 |
| UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,259 | $3,806 | $7,500 |
| UCSC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Sycamore St | 4/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,700 |
| River Row | 3.8/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $3,225 |
| Five55 | 3/4 | Downtown 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | $1,860 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | $2,850 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | $2,975 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $2,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUcsc, Santa Cruz, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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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