
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA (40 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Western area of Santa Cruz that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


St. George Apartments

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Five55

Oceanview

1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point
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The Hilltop

Chestnut Street

Westmont Townhomes

306 Cliff St

235 Union St

219 Roberts St

155 Felker St, Unit 20

528 California Ave, Unit 2
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101 Green St

2395 Delaware Ave

250 River St

528 Dufour St

502 Errett Cir

140 Spaten Way

426 Swift St

Copa Cabanas
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Harvey West Studios

240 River Street

516 Center St

803 Laurel St

108 Sycamore St

The Sands

Anton Pacific

Cedar Street Family Apartments
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Baytree Apartments

769 Pedro Ave

333 Daken Brook Dr

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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 | $3,039 | $1,800 | $3,475 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $1,750 | $4,295 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $2,999 | $7,708 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,732 | $3,615 | $5,850 |
| Western 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,250 | $4,500 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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 $2,200. The second cheapest Western Pet Friendly apartment is the Residence 1 Studio unit at Cypress Point starting at $2,606. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Western apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | $2,200 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | $2,606 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | $2,750 |
| 1010 Pacific | H1 - 0x1 | $2,829 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | $2,915 |
| River Row | S6 | $2,995 |
| Five55 | Studio | $3,000 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | $3,150 |
| 306 Cliff St | 2/1 | $3,250 |
| Westmont Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | $4,275 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #7
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western, Santa Cruz, CA
Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz High School
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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 $2,200.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Western Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Western is $3,610.
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 $2,995 at River Row.
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