
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (1,494 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in San Diego that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,354 | $850 | $8,678 |
| San Diego Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,796 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,754 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,447 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,081 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego, CA
There are currently 67845 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Diego, CA area.The three San Diego neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Balboa Park, Burlingame, and Downtown San Diego. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Diego Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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| Balboa Park | 4/4 | 1789 | $5,087 |
| Burlingame | 4/4 | 1182 | $4,999 |
| Downtown San Diego | 4/4 | 914 | $5,415 |
| Old Town | 4/4 | 910 | $6,857 |
| Birdland | 4/4 | 843 | $5,076 |
| Core-columbia | 4/4 | 809 | $5,415 |
| Horton Plaza | 4/4 | 803 | $5,415 |
| Gaslamp District | 4/4 | 772 | $5,415 |
| Clairemont Mesa East | 4/4 | 753 | $12,698 |
| Marina | 4/4 | 733 | $5,415 |
Pet Friendliest San Diego Apartments for Rent
The San Diego Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Allegro Towers in the Little Italy neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Casa Grande Apartments in the Central Escondido neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Diego apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| Allegro Towers | 4/4 | Little Italy | $2,575 |
| Casa Grande Apartments | 4/4 | Central Escondido | $1,750 |
| 900 F Street | 4/4 | East Village | $1,850 |
| Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont | 4/4 | Clairemont | $1,795 |
| Park View Hillcrest | 4/4 | Hillcrest | $1,995 |
| Del Oro on Broadway | 4/4 | Harborside | $2,495 |
| Vici Luxury Apartments | 4/4 | Little Italy | $2,825 |
| The Townsend | 4/4 | Mission Valley | $2,755 |
| Marlowe Palomar Heights | 4/4 | Central Escondido | $2,677 |
| Casa Estilo | 4/4 | Downtown Chula Vista | $2,410 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Diego, CA
The lowest priced San Diego apartment at a property that allows pets is the studio Studio Model at Chateau Spring Hill Apartments in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $1,758. The second cheapest San Diego Pet Friendly apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,845 in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Diego apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Chateau Spring Hill Apartments | studio | $1,758 |
| Le Jaime- Newly Renovated Living in the Heart of Clairemont | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,845 |
| Casa Grande Apartments | 1-Bedroom Upgraded | $1,875 |
| 900 F Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | $1,995 |
| Park View Hillcrest | Studio | $1,995 |
| Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes | 2 bd 1 bath 806sqft | $2,245 |
| Casa Estilo | B1 | $2,410 |
| Del Oro on Broadway | 982 Broadway #212 UNFURNISHED | $2,495 |
| Allegro Towers | 1 Bedroom | $2,575 |
| Marlowe Palomar Heights | A1 | $2,677 |
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San Diego Overview
San Diego is a major city on the Pacific Coast in Southern California and is adjacent to the Mexican border. Home to over 1.3 million people, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is nicknamed “America’s Finest City”. The major industries are military/defense, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. There is also a wide variety of apartments in San Diego available for residents who move here to find a great place to call home.
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While the cost of living is higher than average in San Diego, the city offers near perfect weather year round, a wide variety of outdoors activities, beautiful beaches, museums and other cultural centers, and a professional sports events. Fans of local sports have their choice of supporting the San Diego Chargers (football), the San Diego Padres (baseball), the San Diego Gulls (ice hockey) and a newly formed rugby team.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Diego?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Diego is at Union Grantville listed at $850.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Diego is $3,251.
What is the largest Pet Friendly San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 14,681 square feet unit starting from $11,308 at 354 Rexview Dr.
What is the average size for San Diego Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Diego is currently at 705 sq ft.
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