Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Mateo, CA (173 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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Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes
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Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes

203 Laurie Meadows DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Hillsdale Garden
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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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Metropolitan
Pet Friendly
$65 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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Metropolitan

338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Ryan Tower
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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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West 5th
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$75 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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West 5th

85 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Country Club
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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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Ambassador Apartments
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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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Madison Place
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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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Station Park Green
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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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Chesapeake Point
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Pet Friendly
$65 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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Chesapeake Point

1633 Marina CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2727 Edison
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Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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2727 Edison

2727 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Crown Towers Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $100 Monthly Pet Rent
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Crown Towers Apartments

3214 Palos Verdes CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Lakeshore Landing
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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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111 Elm St
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2 Pet Limit - Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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111 Elm St

111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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888 San Mateo Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - 25 lb Weight Limit
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888 San Mateo Apartments

888 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Gateway Apartments
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Pet Interview Required
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Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Shore Garden Apartments
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Shore Garden Apartments

505-565 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Royal Apartments
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1 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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The Villa at San Mateo
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA

There are currently 763 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 Park4/423$4,556
North Central4/420$5,195
Baywood Aragon3.5/418$4,556

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. Burlingame Towers in the Downtown Burlingame 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$3,195
Burlingame Towers3.8/4Downtown Burlingame$2,600
Azara San Mateo3.8/4Hayward Park$3,975
2727 Edison3.6/4Beresford Park$3,292
West 5th3.6/4Baywood Aragon$3,081
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$3,856
The Triton3.6/4Pilgrim Triton$4,475
South Delaware Apartments3.4/4Hillsdale$2,145
3633 Colegrove Apartments3.4/4Sugarloaf$1,945
623 Ansel road3.4/4Downtown Burlingame$2,850

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 x 1 Model at Madison Place, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,450 in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,395
Madison Place1 x 1$2,450
Burlingame Towers1x1 Standard$2,600
West 5th1 Bedroom$3,081
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 9/12/2025)$3,195
2727 EdisonHawthorne$3,292
Waters EdgeBreakwater$3,743
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A$3,975
The TritonPlan 1A$4,475
MetropolitanPlan 2GR$5,488

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Mateo, CA

Ranked #69

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 Mateo, CA

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

Transit Score®

42 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,945.

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 $3,610.

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 650 sq ft.

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