Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA (989 Rentals)

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

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San Jose, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Jose, CA

There are currently 212971 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Jose, CA area.The three San Jose neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North San Jose, Outer Santa Clara, and South San Jose. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Jose Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North San Jose4/41502$8,442
Outer Santa Clara4/41293$5,851
South San Jose4/41201$7,088
Outer North San Jose4/4984$5,879
St Leos4/4778$5,500
Lakehouse4/4773$5,500
Park Lorraine4/4741$5,500
Forest Pruneridge4/4674$6,538
Bascom Forest4/4660$6,538
Garden Alameda4/4659$5,500

Pet Friendliest San Jose Apartments for Rent

The San Jose Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Franciscan in the Winchester neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Colonnade Apartments in the Sun neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Jose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Franciscan4/4Winchester$2,900
The Colonnade Apartments4/4Sun$2,269
The Highlander4/4Community Center Sunnyvale$2,195
One South Market4/4South Market$3,060
Anton 1101 Apartments4/4Outer Sunnyvale$3,050
West Park Apartments4/4Loma Verde$2,295
Latitude 374/4South San Jose$2,600
808 West Apartments4/4Sunol Midtown$2,595
Prado4/4Lawrence Station$3,625
Anton Aspire4/4Outer Milpitas Berryessa$2,815

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Jose, CA

The lowest priced San Jose apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1x1S 1 Bed Model at The Highlander in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second cheapest San Jose Pet Friendly apartment is the The Southern Model at West Park Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,295 in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Jose apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Highlander1x1S$2,195
West Park ApartmentsThe Southern$2,295
808 West ApartmentsS1$2,595
Anton AspireS1$2,815
The Franciscan1 Bed, 1 Bath$2,900
One South MarketOne Bed One Bath B3$3,072
Anton 1101 ApartmentsAllure$3,300
Latitude 372x2L-1122-p1$3,300
SevensS1.2$3,361
The Colonnade ApartmentsMedium 2 Bed 2 Bath$3,409

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San Jose Overview

Many people have been flocking to California Bay Area’s biggest city for the past 50 years and it only takes a moment to see all the reasons why. Nestled in the middle of Silicon Valley, the booming Tech Industry calls this area home, the sun shines over 250 days a year, and the beauty of all of California’s diverse landscapes are all within a few hours’ drive. Its residents are highly educated and culturally diverse and the city offers many opportunities for them to get out of their San Jose apartments and meet your neighbors from annual festivals to enjoying a day at the 170 acre Kelley Park. If you prefer not to drive, the Downtown area caters to those who would rather walk, bike, or ride the train or bus.

Why live in San Jose, CA?

San Jose is known for being at the leading edge of technology when the tech industry is in its Golden Age. Business is booming and the economy is growing so well that the city has dubbed itself the “Capital of Opportunity”. Young professionals will feel at home here with almost 40% of the population being between the ages of 20 and 40. And with a wide variety of options for homes and apartments in San Jose, finding the perfect place is a cinch.

San Jose, CA
Population: 1,030,119

Ranked #10

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Jose, CA

Ranked #8

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Jose, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 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.

San Jose, CA Area Reviews

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May 4, 2025

Wonderful place to live if you work remotely, in tech, or in the creative arts. Fantastic vibes and really very affordable compared to other cities like San Francisco. Lots of amazing places to grab a quick bite or waste a spare afternoon, as well.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Jose is at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments listed at $995.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Jose is $3,590.

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

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Jose is a 3,440 square feet unit starting from $3,039 at 360 Residences.

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

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Jose is currently at 654 sq ft.

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