Aptos, CA 38 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Located along the Pacific Ocean, just south of San Francisco and west of Santa Cruz, Aptos is a quaint ocean-side community with a number of surrounding urban and rural areas. So from beaches to vineyards, Aptos literally has something for everyone. Aptos was named by the Native Americans who populated this area for thousands of years before the first settlers arrived. The Spanish came along next and founded the Mission of Santa Cruz on Aptos in 1794. By 1833, the government of Mexico granted almost 7,000 acres to Rafael Castro to establish Aptos Rancho. When California became a state in 1850, Castro leased his land to the new Californians for industrial developments. There are an estimated 11,609 households in Aptos, and because there is no official city government, people rely on the Chamber of Commerce, Library, Fire Department and Sheriff's Service Center for information. So if you get lost in Aptos and want to stop at city hall for directions, don't, because there isn't one! View Aptos City Guide

Finding an apartment in Aptos 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.