
Top Rated Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (39 Rentals)
Apartments in San Mateo with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.
Apartments for rent in San Mateo that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Metropolitan

Field House at Bay Meadows

Park Place at San Mateo

Country Club Apartments

Station Park Green

Lakeshore Landing
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2727 Edison

888 San Mateo Apartments

The Triton

Lantern Cove

Artisan Crossing

Trestle

eaves Foster City

Harbor Cove

The Plaza

Marlin Cove

One Hundred Grand

Indian Creek

The Lagoons
San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,643 | $1,895 | $3,461 |
San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $2,300 | $6,998 |
San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,234 | $2,475 | $7,793 |
San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,405 | $3,122 | $10,000+ |
San Mateo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Getting Around San Mateo, CA
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
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 $3,791.
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 $9,050 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 706 sq ft.
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