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Pet-Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA

Pet-Friendly Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, CA. 109 Rentals Available
109 Rentals Available

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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,599+
    1 bd $2,799+
    2 bd $3,695+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (35)
    101 Felix Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    1 bd $2,599+
    2 bd $2,999+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (15)
    200 Button Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 11 units available
    Studio $2,554
    1 bd $2,350+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (2)
    630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,825
    2 bd $3,615
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (2)
    120 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    2 bd $3,720+
    Total monthly cost
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    304 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    Studio $2,982
    Base rent
    132 Clay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,950
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,975
    Base rent
    221 Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,450+
    Base rent
    5.0 (2)
    527 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,995+
    1 bd $3,795+
    2 bd $5,925+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    444 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    2 bd $4,475
    Base rent
    4.5 (9)
    801 Nobel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    350 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 111 Barson Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    111 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Pet friendly
  • New listing
    2 bd $3,725
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1504 Bay St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $3,595+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (8)
    3045 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $3,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    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
    Verified Listing

    438 Cliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $3,698+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (6)
    20 E Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $3,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (12)
    226 Edelen Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • 101 La Pluma Ct 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $3,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    101 La Pluma Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Pet friendly
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    4401 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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    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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    55 Pennsylvania Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    4.0 (1)
    121 Massol Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New listing
    3 bd $6,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    260 Jaunell Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
    Dog friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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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 $1,950 and $7,500.

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

There are 92 pet-friendly rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Cruz, CA were last updated on 7 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 535 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 $1,950. Out of the 109 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.