Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (998 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in San Francisco that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA

There are currently 256983 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Francisco, CA area.The three San Francisco neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Outer Fremont Hayward, Peralta Laney, and Produce and Waterfront. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Francisco Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Outer Fremont Hayward4/4969$3,877
Peralta Laney4/4826$4,823
Produce and Waterfront4/4804$10,347
Downtown Oakland4/4785$10,347
Lakewide4/4551$3,899
Claremont4/4516$7,637
Lake Merritt District4/4505$3,862
San Pablo Gateway4/4495$3,804
428 Alice4/4489$4,823
Aquatic Park4/4480$4,750

Pet Friendliest San Francisco Apartments for Rent

The San Francisco Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is South Beach Marina Apartments in the South Beach neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Hanover Soma West in the SoMa neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Francisco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
South Beach Marina Apartments4/4South Beach$3,950
Hanover Soma West4/4SoMa$2,627
Spera3.8/4Transbay$3,956
150 Van Ness3.8/4Civic Center$2,795
Fifteen Fifty3.8/4Mission$3,250
Quincy3.8/4Mission Bay$2,958
Prescott Station3.8/4West Oakland$1,875
The Presidio Residences3.6/4Presidio$3,980
Ventana Residences3.6/4Mission Terrace$2,650
STOREHOUSE LOFTS3.6/4West Alameda$3,500

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Francisco, CA

The lowest priced San Francisco apartment at a property that allows pets is the One Bedroom 1 Bed Model at Prescott Station in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second cheapest San Francisco Pet Friendly apartment is the STUDIO Model at Ventana Residences, which is a Studio starting at $2,650 in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Francisco apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Prescott StationOne Bedroom$1,875
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIO$2,650
QuincyS1$2,958
Hanover Soma WestS7$3,018
150 Van Ness1 Bedroom A1$3,295
Bay House Emeryville2 Bed/2 Bath-b1$3,736
South Beach Marina ApartmentsB$3,950
The Presidio ResidencesBaker Beach - non-historic 2 Bedroom Split$4,450
Fifteen Fifty1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$4,575
SperaD$6,109

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San Francisco Overview

In the year 1849, many Americans began moving to San Francisco in their pursuit of gold. While these men never found much of this precious metal, they found something that would become even more valuable: a city that would become known as “The Paris of the West.” It is a wonderful nickname, but San Francisco needs no comparison as its vibrant citizens would be happy to tell you. Many revolutions in the name of love and harmony were brought to life in this city and it is filled with happy people. In fact, San Francisco is highly regarded as one of the greatest cities to live in due to its focus on harmony and happiness for its residents. The city is alive with breathtaking views and sophisticated culture. San Francisco is a prosperous community in many regards, and witnessing this all-American city will brighten the heart of tourists and citizens alike, which makes finding a home in one of the many available San Francisco apartments or rental homes a must.

Why live in San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco is one of the most beloved and unique cities in America. It is draped in gorgeous scenery and filled with a loving vibe from many people. From its introduction to American history, San Francisco has always been something completely different than the typical American city. It has always offered something that people want and changes the world for the better with its beliefs and culture. In a city founded on peace and love and located on the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Pacific coast, it is easy to see why San Francisco has cemented its name as one of the most iconic American cities. With a variety of options for apartments in San Francisco, finding a place to live here can be a breeze.

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Getting Around San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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.

San Francisco, CA Area Reviews

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Gorgeous parks and a wonderful place for those who appreciate culture, great food, and incredible ocean views. The arts and culture scene here is world-class!

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Francisco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Francisco?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Francisco is at Yerba Buena Commons listed at $1,325.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Francisco Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Francisco is $4,233.

What is the largest Pet Friendly San Francisco Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 7,080 square feet unit starting from $2,627 at Hanover Soma West.

What is the average size for San Francisco Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Francisco is currently at 557 sq ft.

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