Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (152 Rentals)

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CitySouth
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet LimitAcceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management.
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CitySouth

3055 La Selva LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Bay Terrace
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet LimitAcceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management.
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Bay Terrace

3204 Casa De Campo WaySan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Russell
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 pet limit. Pet rent is per Pet.$60 Monthly Pet Rent
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The Russell

3098 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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338 S Fremont St
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet LimitWe welcome up to 3 pets per household with a $200 per pet deposit and $65 per pet monthly pet rent. Cats and dogs are welcomed without weight restrictions though certain breed restrictions apply. Please call our leasing office for more details on our pet policy.
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338 S Fremont St

338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Ryan Tower
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet LimitPlease call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Ryan Tower

120 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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West 5th
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet Limitnull
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West 5th

85 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Park Place at San Mateo
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet Limitnull
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Park Place at San Mateo

1101-1101 Park PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Country Club Apartments
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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 Apartments

420 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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Creekside
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet Limitnull
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Creekside

1600 E 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Madison Place
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Maximum of 2 pets allowed.Prohibited: Please call for more information
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Madison Place

400 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Ambassador Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Max two (2) cats and/or two (2) dogs are allowed in any unit. Max two animals in total are allowed in any unit.All animals must weigh less than fifty (50) pounds. The following dog breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, American Bulldog, American Pitt Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Belgian Malanois, Boerboels, Boxer,
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Ambassador Apartments

145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Station Park Green
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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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Chesapeake Point
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet LimitWe welcome up to 3 pets per household with a $200 per pet deposit and $65 per pet monthly pet rent. Cats and dogs are welcomed without weight restrictions though certain breed restrictions apply. Please call our leasing office for more details on our pet policy.
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Chesapeake Point

1633 Marina CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Lakeshore Landing
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pets must be spayed/neutered.$500 Deposit
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Lakeshore Landing

2717 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2727 Edison
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet LimitAny mixtures of the restricted breeds are not approved. The property manager reserves the right to reject certain other breeds at the property management's discretion. All animals must be up to date with current vaccinations.
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2727 Edison

2727 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Crown Towers Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet LimitMust Be Spayed/Neutered
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Crown Towers Apartments

3214 Palos Verdes CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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888 San Mateo Apartments
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit25 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
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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710 Laurel Ave

710 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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316 N El Camino Real
$2,8252 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

316 N El Camino Real

San Mateo, CA 94401
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710 Laurel Ave
$2,730Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 9

710 Laurel Ave

San Mateo, CA 94401
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3655 Colegrove Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit$350 Deposit
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3655 Colegrove Apartments

3655 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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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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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 Quimby in the Hillsdale neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 888 San Mateo Apartments in the North Central 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
Quimby4/4Hillsdale$4,443
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$3,195
The Russell3.8/4Hillsdale$3,907
Azara San Mateo3.8/4Hayward Park$3,877
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$3,721
West 5th3.6/4Baywood Aragon$2,471
2727 Edison3.6/4Beresford Park$3,096
Field House at Bay Meadows3.6/4Hillsdale$4,017
One Hundred Grand3.6/4Pilgrim Triton$3,603
South Delaware Apartments3.4/4Hillsdale$2,450

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Mateo, CA

The lowest priced San Mateo apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1B/1B 1 Bed Model at 3633 Colegrove Apartments in the Sugarloaf neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second cheapest San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at West 5th, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,471 in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,395
West 5th1 Bedroom$2,471
2727 EdisonClaremont$3,096
888 San Mateo ApartmentsDonovan$3,195
One Hundred Grand1x1 without breakfast bar$3,603
MetropolitanPlan 1C$3,826
The RussellC$3,907
Field House at Bay MeadowsA1$4,017
Azara San Mateo2x2 2A$4,448
QuimbyD$4,902

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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 #181

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

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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 $3,862.

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 732 sq ft.

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