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203 Laurie Meadows DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (174 Rentals)
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$80 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Bay Terrace
3204 Casa De Campo WaySan Mateo, CA 94403
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CitySouth
3055 La Selva LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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$65 Monthly Pet Rent - $500 Deposit
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Bridgepointe
1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Pets must be spayed/neutered. - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Hillsdale Garden
3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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All animals must weigh less than 50lb.The following dog breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, American Bulldog, American Pitt Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Belgian Malanois, Boerboels, Boxer, Bull Terrier,
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Country Club
420 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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$65 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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Metropolitan
338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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2 Pet Limit - Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Ryan Tower
120 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Park Place at San Mateo
1101-1101 Park PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2 Pet Limit - Additional Deposit Required
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East 19th Avenue Apartments
804-820 19th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2 Pet Limit - $350 Deposit
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South Delaware Apartments
2021-2037 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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$75 Monthly Pet Rent - Maximum of 2 pets allowed.
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Madison Place
400 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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$100 Monthly Pet Rent - Max two (2) cats and/or two (2) dogs are allowed in any unit. Max two animals in total are allowed in any unit.
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Ambassador Apartments
145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Pets must be spayed/neutered. - $500 Deposit
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Station Park Green
430 Station Park Cir S100San Mateo, CA 94402
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$65 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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Chesapeake Point
1633 Marina CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Crown Towers Apartments
3214 Palos Verdes CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Pets must be spayed/neutered. - $500 Deposit
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Lakeshore Landing
2717 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2 Pet Limit - $350 Deposit
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Fiesta Apartments
640-700 19th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2727 Edison
2727 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3633 Colegrove Apartments
3633 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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111 Elm St
111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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2 Pet Limit - Additional deposit required.
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East Hillsdale Apartments
348 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2 Pet Limit - $350 Deposit
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Bermuda Apartments
401 Bermuda DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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888 San Mateo Apartments
888 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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3655 Colegrove Apartments
3655 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Mariner's West Apartments
735 Fathom DrSan Mateo, CA 94404
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| San Mateo Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,782 | $1,750 | $4,135 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,388 | $2,150 | $9,999 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,445 | $2,736 | $8,265 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,348 | $3,619 | $6,904 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,233 | $6,950 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA
There are currently 765 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo, CA area. Here is today’s list of the top 3 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Mateo Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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| North Central | 4/4 | 32 | $5,835 |
| Baywood Park | 4/4 | 24 | $4,905 |
| Baywood Aragon | 3.5/4 | 22 | $4,885 |
Pet Friendliest San Mateo Apartments for Rent
The San Mateo Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is 888 San Mateo Apartments in the North Central neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Azara San Mateo in the Hayward Park neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 4/4 | North Central | $3,350 |
| Azara San Mateo | 3.8/4 | Hayward Park | $3,825 |
| Metropolitan | 3.6/4 | North Central | $3,934 |
| Burlingame Towers | 3.6/4 | Downtown Burlingame | $2,600 |
| One Hundred Grand | 3.6/4 | Pilgrim Triton | $3,939 |
| West 5th | 3.6/4 | Baywood Aragon | $3,021 |
| 2727 Edison | 3.4/4 | Beresford Park | $3,489 |
| The Triton | 3.4/4 | Pilgrim Triton | $4,375 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 3.2/4 | Sugarloaf | $2,519 |
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | 3.2/4 | Sugarloaf | $1,895 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Mateo, CA
The lowest priced San Mateo apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1B/1B 1 Bed Model at 3633 Colegrove Apartments in the Sugarloaf neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second cheapest San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b Model at Hillsdale Garden, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,519 in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | $2,395 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | $2,519 |
| The Maurice Apartments | 1x1 Avail 8/10/2025 | $2,800 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Fully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer | $2,800 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 1x1 D AVAIL 8/1/2025 | $3,350 |
| 2727 Edison | Claremont | $3,489 |
| One Hundred Grand | Plan 2A | $4,569 |
| The Triton | Plan L/W C | $4,585 |
| West 5th | 3 Bedroom Large | $4,885 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 2H | $5,437 |
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San Mateo Overview
San Mateo is a warm, welcoming city with down-to-earth people from all walks of life. Easy access to big cities and beautiful vacation destinations makes San Mateo a perfect place to raise a family, start a career, or anything in between.
Why live in San Mateo, CA?
San Mateo is great for those who don't want to deal with the burdens of a big city, but who would also like access to the big cities when needed. 35 minutes south and you'll end up in San Jose, or head 30 minutes north to the beautiful city of San Francisco. That's not to say San Mateo doesn't have its own impressive amenities. Downtown you'll find over 200 restaurants to choose from for a night of great food and entertainment. On top of all that, the San Mateo school district is one of the best around, with parents raving about great teachers.
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Ranked #68
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Best Local Schools in San Mateo, CA
George Hall Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (387)
8 out of 10
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades PK-8 (328)
7 out of 10
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Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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42 / 100
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A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Mateo?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Mateo is at 3633 Colegrove Apartments listed at $1,895.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Mateo Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Mateo is $3,459.
What is the largest Pet Friendly San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,519 at Hillsdale Garden.
What is the average size for San Mateo Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Mateo is currently at 627 sq ft.
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