
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Neighborhood of San Jose, CA (60 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Thunderbird area of San Jose that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The James

Foundry Commons

Westwood Properties

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LINQ

SPARQ

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The Colonnade Apartments
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Windy Hill Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

101 San Fernando

Vintage Tower

27 North - Student Housing Apartments

Sparta505 - Student Housing

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135 E Reed St, Unit 135, Unit 135

439 S 4th St, Unit 30

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138 Balbach St, Unit SI FL2-ID1922
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Unit 2

725 Modern Ice Dr

760 N 17th St

2042 Terilyn Ave

The Penthouses at Vendome Place

Metro Gardens

175 Alexander Ave

Gateway Tower

163-173 N 5th St
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73 Duane St

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Metro Gardens

Belovida at Newbury Park 55+ Senior Community

Clayburn Apartments

McKee Apartments

670-686 S. 8th

95 N 8th St

Foxdale

Palm Court Apartments

Bayshore Estates

470 Apartments

Sofi Berryessa

The Pierce

The Taft

Cannery Park by Windsor

360 Residences

Arbor Park

Nancy Lane Apartments

the Nancy Lane Apartments
Thunderbird, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thunderbird?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird Studio Apartments | $2,425 | $1,437 | $3,519 |
| Thunderbird 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,000 | $6,459 |
| Thunderbird 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $995 | $6,072 |
| Thunderbird 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,398 | $2,807 | $5,146 |
| Thunderbird 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $1,585 | $5,811 |
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Most Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Thunderbird area of San Jose, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Colonnade Apartments with prices starting from $2,161 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. LINQ scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,686. Here are the most Pet Friendly Thunderbird apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colonnade Apartments | 3.8/4 | Sun | $2,161 |
| LINQ | 3.6/4 | Pine Hollow | $2,686 |
| Neo on First | 3.4/4 | Washington Guadalupe | $2,695 |
| The Ryden | 3.4/4 | South Market | $4,236 |
| Miro | 3.2/4 | Northside | $3,179 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Thunderbird
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Thunderbird of Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio, 1 bath Studio unit at Westwood Properties starting at $1,895. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Thunderbird apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 27 North - Student Housing Apartments | 2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other) | $995 |
| Westwood Properties | Studio, 1 bath | $1,895 |
| The Colonnade Apartments | Small 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,399 |
| The James | S01 | $2,636 |
| LINQ | S1 Income Protected | $2,686 |
| Neo on First | 1 BR 1 BA - Unfurnished | $2,695 |
| Lion Villas | 2x1 | $2,753 |
| The Fay | 1BR-"C" | $3,570 |
| Miro | A6 | $3,691 |
| The Ryden | B7 | $4,236 |
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Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Thunderbird has risen to be a favorite residential neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and access to highly-rated education.
Outdoors Rating
Love the outdoors? this section of town has established a name for itself as providing highly-rated access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of San Jose ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Thunderbird?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Thunderbird is at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments listed at $995.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Thunderbird is $3,166.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Thunderbird Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Thunderbird is a 1,853 square feet unit starting from $4,236 at The Ryden.
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