Scotts Valley, CA

49 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Nestled in the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley is home to about 11,500 residents who appreciate the forest-like environs, easy access to Santa Cruz and San Jose, and a quality of life that makes it an easy city to love. Scotts Valley has been home to humans for over ten thousand years, with several iterations of native peoples living along the areas waterways and hunting and gathering. The city was eventually founded and took its name from Hiram Scott who bought the sprawling Rancho San Agustin. Scott purchased the land grant from a guy who bought it for $400 from our ship-jumping friend Volkov -- who was by then known as Jose Bolcoff. See more

Finding an apartment in Scotts Valley that accepts your pet may not be easy, but it’s very possible. Keep in mind, most of the time you’ll have to pay a premium for bringing your dog along in your new apartment. Some apartments require you to pay monthly pet rent, others will ask for a non-refundable pet fee or a refundable pet deposit.

While landlords and property management companies have varying pet policies, most of them limit the number of dogs you can bring to your apartment and include breed and weight restrictions.

If your pet falls under some of the restrictions outlined in the pet policy, it’s still worth asking the landlord if they can make an exception for your dog. Preparing a pet resume ahead of time could help you build the case for your furry friend. Make sure to include information on behavioral training your dog went through over the years and proof of vaccinations. If you can, include references from your former landlord and/or neighbors.