
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (231 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Palo Alto that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo Alto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palo Alto Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,866 | $1,433 | $4,871 |
Palo Alto Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $1,185 | $9,360 |
Palo Alto Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,326 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
Palo Alto Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,926 | $4,441 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA
There are currently 39 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Palo Alto, CA area. Here is today’s list of the top 1 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Palo Alto Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Duveneck St Francis | 4/4 | 124 | $6,047 |
Pet Friendliest Palo Alto Apartments for Rent
The Palo Alto Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Southwood Apartments in the Midtown Palo Alto neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Dean in the Outer Mountain View Los Altos neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Palo Alto apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Southwood Apartments | 4/4 | Midtown Palo Alto | $3,095 |
The Dean | 4/4 | Outer Mountain View Los Altos | $4,019 |
Sevens | 4/4 | Jackson Park | $3,689 |
Fayette Arms Apartments | 3.8/4 | Outer Mountain View Los Altos | $2,649 |
Parker Palo Alto | 3.8/4 | Midtown Palo Alto | $2,895 |
The Marc | 3.6/4 | Downtown Palo Alto | $4,553 |
Maplewood Apartments | 3.6/4 | Shoreline West | $2,595 |
Montrose | 3.6/4 | Shoreline West | $3,621 |
Rowe at Pear Village | 3.6/4 | Outer Mountain View Los Altos | $3,474 |
230 - Atherton Park Forest | 3.4/4 | Lindenwood | $2,500 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Palo Alto, CA
The lowest priced Palo Alto apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at The Villa Monte Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second cheapest Palo Alto Pet Friendly apartment is the Plan S1 Model at Maplewood Apartments, which is a Studio starting at $2,595 in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Palo Alto apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | $2,095 |
Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | $2,595 |
Fayette Arms Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | $2,649 |
Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | $2,895 |
Southwood Apartments | 1x1B | $3,095 |
Montrose | Plan 1C | $3,621 |
Landsby | 1C-2 | $3,665 |
Sevens | S1.2 | $3,689 |
Rowe at Pear Village | 1B | $3,842 |
The Dean | A | $4,019 |
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Palo Alto Overview
Palo Alto translates to “Tall Tree” and certainly lives up to its name. Between San Francisco and San Jose it’s 70,000 residents enjoy beautiful weather, a thriving culture and easy links to the entire Bay Area. Known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley a Palo Alto apartment comes with not only an amazing history, but a bright future.
Why live in Palo Alto, CA?
Palo Alto is a thriving nexus of the finest minds in the country, the most advanced technology and a stunning array of cultural, historical and culinary traditions. There’s nowhere more cutting edge and exciting for the apartment hunter looking for a place that represents the beating heart of the future. That’s before you even consider the amazing natural beauty of the area and the unbelievable weather.
Pet Friendly LifestylePalo Alto, CA
Ranked #58
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palo Alto, CA
Juana Briones Elementary
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Getting Around Palo Alto, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
41 / 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 Palo Alto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Palo Alto?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Palo Alto is at 655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments listed at $1,945.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Palo Alto Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Palo Alto is $4,083.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Palo Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Palo Alto is a 2,900 square feet unit starting from $15,000 at 1031 Almanor Ave.
What is the average size for Palo Alto Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Palo Alto is currently at 699 sq ft.
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