Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Jose Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (95 Rentals)

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

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The Ryden
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$2,901 - $4,639
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The Ryden

138 Balbach StSan Jose, CA 95110
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Foundry Commons
$2,427 - $3,041
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

Foundry Commons

868 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Museum Park
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$3,226 - $3,907
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10

Museum Park

465 W San Carlos StSan Jose, CA 95110
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One South Market
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$2,763 - $5,100
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One South Market

1 S Market StSan Jose, CA 95113
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126

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Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Downtown San Jose Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Downtown San Jose area of San Jose, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is 808 West Apartments with prices starting from $2,714 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. One South Market scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,763. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown San Jose apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
808 West Apartments4/4Sunol Midtown$2,714
One South Market3.8/4South Market$2,763
The Colonnade Apartments3.8/4Sun$2,312
Centerra3.6/4Northside$2,583
Modera San Pedro Square3.6/4Northside$3,031
The Ryden3.4/4South Market$2,901
Exhibit at J Town Apartments3.2/4Japantown$3,470
Miro3.2/4Northside$3,152
Museum Park3/4Auzerais Josefa$3,226

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown San Jose

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown San Jose of Downtown San Jose is the 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) Model at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments, which is a 2 Beds unit starting from $995. The second cheapest Downtown San Jose Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bed unit at Cinnabar Commons starting at $2,045. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown San Jose apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)$995
Cinnabar Commons1 Bedroom$2,045
The Colonnade ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,525
808 West ApartmentsS1$2,714
One South MarketJunior One Bed A2$2,763
CenterraJR - A03$2,859
The RydenA1$2,901
Modera San Pedro SquareA01$3,031
MiroS5$3,217
Exhibit at J Town ApartmentsA1 - 1BR 1BA Flat$3,470

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Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? this area has a reputation as a favorite submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with the great outdoors is very important. Downtown San Jose is a highly-rated section of town for access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This section of San Jose has established a name for itself as one of the finest communities for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown San Jose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown San Jose?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown San Jose is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments listed at $995.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown San Jose is $3,556.

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

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Jose is a 2,265 square feet unit starting from $2,583 at Centerra.

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