Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA (1,498 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in San Diego that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Diego Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,421 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $855 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,707 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,981 | $850 | $10,000+ |
San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,597 | $792 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Diego, CA
There are currently 64809 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, Harborview, 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 | 1765 | $7,500 |
Harborview | 4/4 | 1340 | $7,500 |
Downtown San Diego | 4/4 | 1177 | $7,500 |
Burlingame | 4/4 | 1176 | $7,500 |
Core-columbia | 4/4 | 1065 | $7,500 |
Horton Plaza | 4/4 | 1062 | $5,066 |
Gaslamp District | 4/4 | 1019 | $5,066 |
Marina District | 4/4 | 993 | $5,066 |
Marina | 4/4 | 954 | $5,067 |
Waterfront Condos | 4/4 | 883 | $7,500 |
Pet Friendliest San Diego Apartments for Rent
The San Diego Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Casa Grande Apartments in the Central Escondido neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Ariva at The Vive Collection in the Kearny Mesa 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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Casa Grande Apartments | 4/4 | Central Escondido | $1,925 |
Ariva at The Vive Collection | 4/4 | Kearny Mesa | $2,485 |
Signature Point | 4/4 | Carmel Valley | $3,931 |
Del Oro on Broadway | 4/4 | Harborside | $3,095 |
Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy | 4/4 | Little Italy | $2,500 |
Cielo | 4/4 | Harborview | $3,544 |
The Jackson North Park | 4/4 | North Park | $2,950 |
The Townsend | 4/4 | Mission Valley | $2,730 |
Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | 4/4 | Central Escondido | $2,795 |
230 Church | 4/4 | Downtown Chula Vista | $2,345 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Diego, CA
The lowest priced San Diego apartment at a property that allows pets is the 0BR/1.0BA Studio Model at WLA 509 Park in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second cheapest San Diego Pet Friendly apartment is the 1-Bedroom Upgraded Model at Casa Grande Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,925 in the Midway neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Diego apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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WLA 509 Park | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,550 |
Casa Grande Apartments | 1-Bedroom Upgraded | $1,925 |
Backhouse Apartments | 1X1 A-2 | $2,375 |
Bayside at Coronado | Studio | $2,393 |
Henry Square | 2 bd 1 bath 806sqft | $2,495 |
The Townsend | S1 | $2,730 |
Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | One Bedroom | $2,795 |
The Resort at Encinitas Luxury Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Detached Casitas | $2,800 |
Vici Luxury Rentals - Little Italy | Capri 3 | $2,850 |
The Jackson North Park | A3 | $2,950 |
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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.
Why live in San Diego, CA?
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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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 Victory on Paseo listed at $792.
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 $3,082.
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 9,333 square feet unit starting from $2,596 at Vive Luxe at The Vive Collection.
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 671 sq ft.
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