Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (154 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in San Mateo that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Country Club
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All animals must weigh less than 50lb.The following dog breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, American Bulldog, American Pitt Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Belgian Malanois, Boerboels, Boxer, Bull Terrier,
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Country Club

420 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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Crown Towers Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $100 Monthly Pet Rent
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Crown Towers Apartments

3214 Palos Verdes CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Station Park Green
Pet Friendly
Pets must be spayed/neutered. - $500 Deposit
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Station Park Green

430 Station Park Cir S100San Mateo, CA 94402
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Lakeshore Landing
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Pet Friendly
Pets must be spayed/neutered. - $500 Deposit
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Lakeshore Landing

2717 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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111 Elm St
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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111 Elm St

111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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888 San Mateo Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - 25 lb Weight Limit
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888 San Mateo Apartments

888 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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710 Laurel Ave

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338 S Fremont St

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337 S Fremont St

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36th Avenue Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
$350 Deposit
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36th Avenue Apartments

49 W 36th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Gateway Apartments
Pet Friendly
Pet Interview Required
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Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Shore Garden Apartments
Pet Friendly
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Shore Garden Apartments

505-565 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Royal Apartments
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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The Villa at San Mateo
Pet Friendly
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The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2000 Delaware
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - Breed restrictions
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2000 Delaware

2000 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Lark
Pet Friendly
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The Lark

1950 Elkhorn CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA

There are currently 722 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo, CA area. Here is today’s list of the top 2 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Mateo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Central4/455$5,578
Baywood Aragon4/446$5,646

Pet Friendliest San Mateo Apartments for Rent

The San Mateo Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is 888 San Mateo Apartments in the North Central neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. One Hundred Grand in the Pilgrim Triton neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$2,600
One Hundred Grand3.8/4Pilgrim Triton$3,819
Azara San Mateo3.8/4Hayward Park$4,029
West 5th3.6/4Baywood Aragon$3,505
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$3,644
Burlingame Towers3.4/4Downtown Burlingame$2,600
2727 Edison3.4/4Beresford Park$3,039
55 West Fifth3.4/4Baywood Aragon$3,735
3633 Colegrove Apartments3.4/4Sugarloaf$1,895
The Triton3.4/4Pilgrim Triton$4,195

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Mateo, CA

The lowest priced San Mateo apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b 1 Bed Model at Hillsdale Garden in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $2,519. The second cheapest San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Anderson Model at 888 San Mateo Apartments, which is a Studio starting at $2,600 in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b$2,519
888 San Mateo ApartmentsAnderson$2,600
Crestview ApartmentsPlan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,675
2727 EdisonHawthorne$3,039
Waters EdgeBreakwater$3,592
MetropolitanPlan 1C$3,644
West 5th2 Bedroom D$3,724
55 West Fifth1 Bedroom Tower$3,735
One Hundred GrandPlan 1B$3,819
The TritonPlan 1B$4,195

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San Mateo Overview

San Mateo is a warm, welcoming city with down-to-earth people from all walks of life. Easy access to big cities and beautiful vacation destinations makes San Mateo a perfect place to raise a family, start a career, or anything in between.

Why live in San Mateo, CA?

San Mateo is great for those who don't want to deal with the burdens of a big city, but who would also like access to the big cities when needed. 35 minutes south and you'll end up in San Jose, or head 30 minutes north to the beautiful city of San Francisco. That's not to say San Mateo doesn't have its own impressive amenities. Downtown you'll find over 200 restaurants to choose from for a night of great food and entertainment. On top of all that, the San Mateo school district is one of the best around, with parents raving about great teachers.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo, CA

Ranked #80

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Mateo?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Mateo is at 3633 Colegrove Apartments listed at $1,895.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Mateo is $3,638.

What is the largest Pet Friendly San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,519 at Hillsdale Garden.

What is the average size for San Mateo Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Mateo is currently at 682 sq ft.

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