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Pet-Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA


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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,601+
    1 bd $2,805+
    2 bd $3,505+
    Total monthly cost
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    Cypress Point

    4.0 (35)
    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    1 bd $2,850+
    2 bd $3,499
    Total monthly cost
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    Hidden Creek Apartments

    4.0 (15)
    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,985
    2 bd $3,725
    Total monthly cost
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    San Lorenzo Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    2 bd $3,250+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Sands

    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    Studio $2,554
    1 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
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    THE BREAKERS

    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,982
    Base rent
    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,975
    Base rent
    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $3,395+
    Base rent
    5.0 (2)
    527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,995+
    1 bd $3,795+
    2 bd $5,925+
    Base rent
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    River Row

    444 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,310
    2 bd $3,150
    Base rent
    4.5 (4)
    314 Spruce Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $4,275+
    Base rent
    4.5 (9)
    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Ocean Street Apartments

    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 3 bd $4,575
    Base rent
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    RIVERSIDE

    724 RIVERSIDE AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
    Pet friendly
  • 111 Barson Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    Nuevo Sol

    111 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $3,350
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    127 Pearl St, Unit A

    127 Pearl St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
  • New listing
    1 bd $2,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    211 Plateau Ave

    211 Plateau Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Dog friendly • Washer/Dryer
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    2 bd $3,611+
    Total monthly cost
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    Landing At Capitola

    3.5 (8)
    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,695
    Base rent
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    Acorn Court Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    100 Acorn Court, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $5,400
    Base rent
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    438 Cliff Drive

    438 Cliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $3,726+
    Total monthly cost
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    El Gato Penthouse

    4.5 (6)
    20 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 101 La Pluma Ct 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $3,100
    Base rent
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    101 La Pluma Ct

    101 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
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    The Bluffs At 44th

    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
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    166 Hyannis Court

    166 Hyannis Court, Aptos, CA 95003
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available
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    4.5 (6)
    790 Vista Montana Drive #105, Watsonville, CA 95076
    Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    Verified Listing

    55 Pennsylvania

    55 Pennsylvania Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a pet-friendly apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The price range of a pet-friendly apartment is between $2,554 and $7,500.

How many pet-friendly rentals are available in Santa Cruz, CA on RentCafe?

There are 72 pet-friendly rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 26 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a pet-friendly apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average Santa Cruz, CA pet-friendly apartment size is 552 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a pet-friendly apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

Pet-friendly apartments are usually larger and located in a community that offers pet-focused amenities.

What are the downsides of renting a pet-friendly apartment in Santa Cruz, CA?

Renting a pet-friendly apartment comes with a higher rent and a pet deposit.

Renting a pet-friendly apartment in Santa Cruz, CA

Whether you want to share your apartment with a service dog that’s the lifeblood of your existence, or just Mr. Hamster, the family superstar, you should know that not all Santa Cruz, CA rental properties will welcome pets. It all comes down to the pet policy in place at the community of your choice. Some landlords always have their arguments against them: cats destroy furniture, a bird is always loud, your dog will eat the doormat—we’ve heard them all… And regardless if their assumptions have anything to do with the reality, there’s not much you can do to make them change their minds. This used to make finding pet-friendly units really challenging, but we have the solution! Browsing RentCafe’s rental listings as a pet-parent has never been easier: use the Pet Policy filter and explore 25 properties in Santa Cruz, CA, some of them offering pet-friendly housing for as low as $2,310. Out of the 102 units, you are guaranteed to find the one with the pet-friendly rooms that you and your four-legged bestie will soon call home. Note that you can filter for cat-friendly and dog-friendly apartments separately!

Look out for Santa Cruz, CA pet friendly apartments without breed restrictions

Nobody seems to want little Beefy around their residents? We may not be able to give you advice on how to rent with a pit bull, but we happen to know that there are plenty of dog-friendly apartments in Santa Cruz, CA that allow large breeds too. Scroll down to the Pet Policy section to find out if the property of your choice offers no-breed-restriction apartments. If you have uncertainties, feel free to contact the property manager through rentcafe.com or, call them directly from the RentCafe Mobile App, and ask if they will accept your dog.