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

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Bay Terrace
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Acceptable 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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CitySouth
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2 Pet Limit - Acceptable 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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The Russell
Pet Friendly
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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Metropolitan
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3 Pet Limit - We 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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Metropolitan

338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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West 5th
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3 Pet Limit - null
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West 5th

85 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Country Club Apartments
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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 Apartments

420 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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Creekside
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3 Pet Limit - null
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Creekside

1600 E 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Madison Place
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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 Friendly
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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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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3 Pet Limit - We 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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Crown Towers Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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Crown Towers Apartments

3214 Palos Verdes CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2727 Edison
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2 Pet Limit - Any 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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Lakeshore Landing
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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 FriendlyCats Allowed
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
$2,710Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 9

710 Laurel Ave

San Mateo, CA 94401
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338 S Fremont St
$4,6202 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 18

338 S Fremont St

San Mateo, CA 94401
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337 S Fremont St
$3,7901 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 16

337 S Fremont St

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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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA

There are currently 727 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 Central4/43603$3,649
Baywood Aragon3.5/42073$3,525

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$3,461
Quimby4/4Hillsdale$4,253
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$2,750
The Russell3.8/4Hillsdale$3,878
The Triton3.8/4Pilgrim Triton$3,415
Azara San Mateo3.8/4Hayward Park$3,944
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$3,751
West 5th3.6/4Baywood Aragon$2,836
2727 Edison3.6/4Beresford Park$2,923
Field House at Bay Meadows3.6/4Hillsdale$3,859

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Mateo, CA

The lowest priced San Mateo apartment at a property that allows pets is the ANDERSON Studio Model at 888 San Mateo Apartments in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second cheapest San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Claremont Model at 2727 Edison, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,923 in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
888 San Mateo ApartmentsANDERSON$2,750
2727 EdisonClaremont$2,923
West 5th2 Bedroom D$3,382
Waters EdgeBreakwater$3,412
The Triton1B$3,445
One Hundred Grand1x1 without breakfast bar$3,585
Field House at Bay MeadowsA1$3,859
The RussellC$3,878
QuimbyB$4,253
Azara San Mateo2x2 2A$4,862

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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 #86

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Mateo, CA

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

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 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 $3,863.

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 2,175 square feet unit starting from $8,736 at Hawthorne.

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 708 sq ft.

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