Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA(145 Rentals)

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710 Laurel Ave
$2,630Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 1, 2025

710 Laurel Ave

San Mateo, CA 94401
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3655 Colegrove Apartments
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3655 Colegrove Apartments

3655 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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36th Avenue Apartments
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36th Avenue Apartments

49 W 36th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Shore Garden Apartments

505-565 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendliest San Mateo Apartments for Rent

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

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
One Hundred Grand4/4Pilgrim Triton$3,181
Quimby4/4Hillsdale$5,193
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$3,195
The Russell3.8/4Hillsdale$4,100
Azara San Mateo3.8/4Hayward Park$4,092
West 5th3.6/4Baywood Aragon$2,441
2727 Edison3.6/4Beresford Park$2,857
Field House at Bay Meadows3.6/4Hillsdale$3,683
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$3,659
The Triton3.6/4Pilgrim Triton$3,450

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Mateo, CA

The lowest priced San Mateo apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom Large 1 Bed Model at West 5th in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $2,585. The second cheapest San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Claremont Model at 2727 Edison, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,857 in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
West 5th1 Bedroom Large$2,585
2727 EdisonClaremont$2,857
One Hundred Grand1x1 without breakfast bar$3,181
888 San Mateo ApartmentsDonovan$3,195
The TritonSA$3,450
MetropolitanPlan 1CR$3,930
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A$4,092
The RussellC$4,100
Field House at Bay MeadowsA2$5,136
QuimbyD$5,193

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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.

San Mateo, CA
Population: 105,025

Ranked #295

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo, CA

Ranked #150

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Walk Score®

85 / 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

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 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 Bermuda Apartments listed at $1,800.

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 $3,750.

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 2,042 square feet unit starting from $2,984 at 55 West Fifth.

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 699 sq ft.

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