
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Novato, CA (32 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Novato that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Villas at Hamilton

Marion Park

325 Rowland Blvd

Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments

30 Aries Ln

18 Somerset Pl

1579 S Novato Blvd
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95 Jackson Dr

475 Ignacio Blvd

1004 Ignacio Blvd

309 Montego Key

551 Alameda del Prado

445 Ignacio Blvd

481 Ignacio Blvd
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Hamilton Woods

Walnut Grove Apartments

Hillcrest Townhomes Apartment Complex

Redwood Landing

Posada East

Posada West Apartments

Millworks
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Novato Village Senior Apartments

Highlands of Marin

Deer Valley
Novato, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Novato?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Novato Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,848 | $1,848 |
Novato Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $2,089 | $3,840 |
Novato Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,197 | $2,395 | $4,360 |
Novato Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,381 | $3,550 | $4,995 |
Novato Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Novato, CA
There are currently 599 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Novato, CA area.The three Novato neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Ignacio, Southeast Novato, and Loma Verde. Here is today’s list of the top 9 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Novato Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Ignacio | 4/4 | 14 | $2,991 |
Southeast Novato | 4/4 | 13 | $4,995 |
Loma Verde | 4/4 | 11 | $3,242 |
Southwest Novato | 4/4 | 9 | $5,400 |
Central Novato | 4/4 | 8 | $5,400 |
Downtown Novato | 4/4 | 7 | $3,550 |
Midwest Novato | 4/4 | 7 | $5,400 |
Pleasant Valley | 4/4 | 6 | $3,550 |
San Ramon | 4/4 | 6 | $3,550 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Novato, CA
The lowest priced Novato apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at Villas at Hamilton in the Southeast Novato neighborhood starting from $1,848. The second cheapest Novato Pet Friendly apartment is the Napa (A1A) Model at Highlands of Marin, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,410 in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Novato apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Villas at Hamilton | Studio | $1,848 |
Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | $2,410 |
325 Rowland Blvd | One Bedroom, Pets Welcome | $2,599 |
Crooked Oak at Loma Verde Preserve Apartments | 1BR/1BA A | $2,655 |
Bridgecreek | Fieldstone | $2,799 |
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Novato Overview
Novato, California, is located in the northwest area of California, just 30 minutes north of San Francisco. It's close to the Pacific Ocean as well as several National Forests. Apartments in Novato range from $1,475 for a studio, to $4,700 for a four-bedroom home. What's so great about living in Novato? We've got the scoop.
Why live in Novato, CA?
Novato has the perfect mix of past and present, city and nature. Historic landmarks include the Marin Museum of the American Indian and Olompali State Park which features the first Spanish colonial house built in Marin County. The Vintage Oaks Shopping Center includes major retailers such as Costco and Target, as well as over 50 other retail stores and restaurants. Major employers in the area include Novato Unified School District, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, and the Buck Institute for Aging. For those who like to get out of their Novato apartments, there are over 3,600 acres of open space to explore including hiking and mountain biking trails, golf courses, a skate park, state parks, fishing, camping, and bird-watching areas.
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Getting Around Novato, CA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 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 Novato Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Novato Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Novato is $3,073.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Novato Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Novato is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,399 at Highlands of Marin.
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