Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (892 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in San Francisco that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Francisco Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,712 | $595 | $6,331 |
San Francisco Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,487 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,723 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,366 | $1,754 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,209 | $1,730 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,097 | $4,200 | $7,995 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA
There are currently 286530 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Francisco, CA area.The three San Francisco neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Peralta Laney, Produce and Waterfront, and Downtown Oakland. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Francisco Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Peralta Laney | 4/4 | 1160 | $4,295 |
Produce and Waterfront | 4/4 | 1109 | $4,295 |
Downtown Oakland | 4/4 | 1055 | $4,295 |
Outer Fremont Hayward | 4/4 | 887 | $3,874 |
Lakewide | 4/4 | 728 | $3,811 |
Lake Merritt District | 4/4 | 706 | $3,557 |
Japantown | 4/4 | 700 | $5,510 |
San Pablo Gateway | 4/4 | 693 | $4,295 |
Northgate | 4/4 | 656 | $4,295 |
Acorn Industrial | 4/4 | 628 | $4,295 |
Pet Friendliest San Francisco Apartments for Rent
The San Francisco Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is South Beach Marina Apartments in the South Beach neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 1700 California Street in the Pacific Heights neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Francisco apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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South Beach Marina Apartments | 4/4 | South Beach | $3,525 |
1700 California Street | 4/4 | Pacific Heights | $5,250 |
Fifteen Fifty | 4/4 | Mission | $3,250 |
Chorus | 4/4 | Mission Dolores | $3,003 |
Potrero Launch | 3.8/4 | Dogpatch | $3,260 |
Spera | 3.8/4 | Transbay | $3,863 |
150 Van Ness | 3.8/4 | Civic Center | $2,795 |
Quincy | 3.8/4 | Mission Bay | $2,780 |
Ventana Residences | 3.8/4 | Mission Terrace | $2,775 |
The Presidio Residences | 3.6/4 | Presidio | $3,900 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Francisco, CA
The lowest priced San Francisco apartment at a property that allows pets is the S6 Studio Model at Hanover Soma West in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $2,638. The second cheapest San Francisco Pet Friendly apartment is the STUDIO Model at Ventana Residences, which is a Studio starting at $2,775 in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Francisco apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Hanover Soma West | S6 | $2,638 |
Ventana Residences | STUDIO | $2,775 |
Bay House Emeryville | 1 Bed/1 Bath Renovated-a1ru | $3,000 |
150 Van Ness | 1 Bedroom H | $3,200 |
Fifteen Fifty | Studio / 1 Bathroom | $3,250 |
Potrero Launch | 1x1 B | $3,260 |
100 Van Ness | Patricia`s Green | $3,491 |
Chorus | Studio A | $3,500 |
Spera | J | $3,863 |
The Presidio Residences | Baker Beach - non-historic 3 bedroom | $3,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Francisco is at The Fitzgerald listed at $1,261.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Francisco is $4,009.
What is the largest Pet Friendly San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 3,379 square feet unit starting from $10,920 at 368 Magellan Ave.
What is the average size for San Francisco Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Francisco is currently at 623 sq ft.
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