Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (183 Rentals)

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

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Bridgepointe
$3,264 - $9,015
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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Hillsdale Garden
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$2,394 - $5,165
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Hillsdale Garden

3500 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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property at 1636 Marina Ct

$4,500

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$4,500
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 3

1636 Marina Ct, Unit Unit G, Unit Unit G

1636 Marina Ct
San MateoCA94403

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property at 3088 Baze Rd

$9,114

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3088 Baze Rd

San MateoCA94403

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property at 3061 Neves Rd

$5,540

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$5,540
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Available Sep 1, 2027

3061 Neves Rd

San MateoCA94403
property at 7 treetop Ln

$10,500

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7 treetop Ln

San MateoCA94402
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439 Claremont
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439 Claremont

439 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA

There are currently 762 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:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Baywood Park4/420$4,977
North Central4/415$6,415
Baywood Aragon3.5/411$4,802

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. 2727 Edison in the Beresford 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$2,750
2727 Edison3.8/4Beresford Park$3,698
Azara San Mateo3.6/4Hayward Park$4,050
West 5th3.4/4Baywood Aragon$4,005
Metropolitan3.4/4North Central$4,249
The Triton3.4/4Pilgrim Triton$3,756
Ryan Tower3.2/4Baywood Aragon$2,675
Burlingame Towers3.2/4Downtown Burlingame$2,800
Hillsdale Garden3.2/4Sugarloaf$2,394
3633 Colegrove Apartments3.2/4Sugarloaf$2,595

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Mateo, CA

The lowest priced San Mateo apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at Country Club in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second cheapest San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Model at Hillsdale Garden, which is a Studio starting at $2,394 in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Country ClubStudio$2,095
Hillsdale GardenStudio$2,394
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,595
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (A) AVAIL 08/10/2026$2,750
Park Laurel ApartmentsPartial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site$2,850
Harbor Cove1x1-625$3,000
The TritonPlan 1B$3,756
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A$4,050
2727 EdisonBrentwood$4,898
MetropolitanPlan 2IR$5,979

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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.

San Mateo, CA
Population: 105,025

Ranked #295

in US Census Population by City

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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 Country Club listed at $2,095.

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 $3,769.

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 $2,394 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 629 sq ft.

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