Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (48 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Thunderbird area of San Jose that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Exhibit at J Town Apartments

Foundry Commons

The Ryden

Peppertree Apartments

The Colonnade Apartments

Virginia Street Studios

SPARQ

360 Residences

101 San Fernando

27 North - Student Housing Apartments

Sparta505 - Student Housing

96 S 10th St

98 N First St

The Penthouses at Vendome Place

The Grad- Student-by the bed leasing

Metro Gardens

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Metro Gardens

670-686 S. 8th

ReNew Twenty50

Cannery Park by Windsor

Bayshore Estates

470 Apartments

LINQ

Sofi Berryessa

Reed Oaks Apartments

Sojo Apartments
Thunderbird, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thunderbird?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thunderbird Studio Apartments | $2,737 | $1,595 | $4,566 |
Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $945 | $8,772 |
Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,464 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,040 | $8,542 |
Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,050 | $5,693 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Most Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Thunderbird area of San Jose, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Colonnade Apartments with prices starting from $2,050 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Virginia Street Studios scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,595. Here are the most Pet Friendly Thunderbird apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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The Colonnade Apartments | 4/4 | Sun | $2,050 |
Virginia Street Studios | 3.6/4 | Spartan Keyes | $1,595 |
The Ryden | 3.4/4 | South Market | $2,793 |
The Fay San Jose | 3.2/4 | South Market | $2,377 |
Exhibit at J Town Apartments | 3.2/4 | Japantown | $2,526 |
Miro | 3/4 | Northside | $3,214 |
Lion Villas | 3/4 | Edge | $1,850 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Thunderbird
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Thunderbird of Thunderbird is the 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments, which is a 2 Beds unit starting from $990. The second cheapest Thunderbird Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Virginia Street Studios starting at $1,595. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Thunderbird apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Spring 2025 (SJSU) | $990 |
Virginia Street Studios | Studio | $1,595 |
The Colonnade Apartments | Medium Studio | $2,050 |
Foxdale | 1x1 | $2,191 |
The Fay San Jose | Studio A (faSTAM) | $2,377 |
Exhibit at J Town Apartments | E1 - Junior 1BR 1BA Flat | $2,526 |
The James | S02 | $2,563 |
The Taft | B | $2,627 |
The Ryden | A1 | $2,995 |
Miro | S4 | $3,214 |
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Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Thunderbird has risen to be a favorite residential neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and access to highly-rated education.
Outdoors Rating
Love the outdoors? this section of town has established a name for itself as providing highly-rated access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of San Jose ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Thunderbird Neighborhood in San Jose, CA
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Thunderbird?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Thunderbird is at Sparta505 - Student Housing listed at $1,260.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Thunderbird is $3,604.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Thunderbird is a 3,440 square feet unit starting from $2,859 at 360 Residences.
What is the average size for Thunderbird Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Thunderbird is currently at 545 sq ft.
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