
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (33 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Western area of Santa Cruz that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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The Hilltop

Oceanview

St. George Apartments

Pacific Shores

1010 Pacific Apartments

1804 Mission St
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Anton Pacific

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Cypress Point

Westmont Townhomes

Chestnut Street

108 Sycamore St

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201 Maple St, Unit 2bdrm, Unit 2bdrm

115 Ortalon Cir

221 Palo Verde Terrace

1401 Laurent St

Copa Cabanas
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240 River Street

516 Center St

803 Laurel St

The Sands

Cedar Street Family Apartments

Tannery Artist Lofts

Lorenzo apartment

Casa Del Rio Apartments

Parkview Apartments

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4865 Highway 9

Scotts Valley Apartments

Acorn Court Apartments
Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Studio Apartments | $3,093 | $1,995 | $3,415 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,499 | $1,950 | $5,545 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,803 | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,615 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Most Pet Friendly Western Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Western 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 $3,150. Here are the most Pet Friendly Western 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 | $3,150 |
| Five55 | 3.2/4 | Downtown Santa Cruz | $2,654 |
| The Hilltop | 3.2/4 | Western | $3,545 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 3/4 | Western | $4,175 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Western
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Western of Western is the Studio Model at St. George Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,100. The second cheapest Western Pet Friendly apartment is the Residence A1 1 Bed unit at 1010 Pacific Apartments starting at $2,624. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Western apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,100 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | $2,624 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $2,795 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | $2,850 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | $2,917 |
| River Row | S2 | $3,150 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-2A | $3,180 |
| Five55 | C1 | $3,295 |
| The Hilltop | A4 | $3,545 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $4,175 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #8
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western, Santa Cruz, CA
Westlake Elementary
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Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with young ones, location matters. This residential area has now become known as a favorite residential neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best-regarded education opportunities for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
Love parks and greenspace? this residential area has a reputation as providing great access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Pet owners, listen up! this area ranks as one of our preferred submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Western Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Western?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Western is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,100.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Western Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Western is $3,730.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Western Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Western is a 1,330 square feet unit starting from $3,150 at River Row.
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