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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,655 | $1,850 | $4,046 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,434 | $1,800 | $8,575 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $2,650 | $9,870 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,556 | $3,795 | $8,966 |
| San Mateo Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,672 | $5,470 | $7,875 |
There are currently 773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | 4/4 | 34 | $5,499 |
| Baywood Park | 4/4 | 28 | $4,578 |
| Baywood Aragon | 4/4 | 22 | $4,295 |
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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 4/4 | North Central | $3,995 |
| 2727 Edison | 3.8/4 | Beresford Park | $2,923 |
| Azara San Mateo | 3.6/4 | Hayward Park | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan | 3.4/4 | North Central | $3,750 |
| West 5th | 3.4/4 | Baywood Aragon | $2,975 |
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | 3.4/4 | Sugarloaf | $1,945 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | 3.2/4 | Downtown San Mateo | $2,800 |
| South Delaware Apartments | 3.2/4 | Hillsdale | $3,095 |
| Ryan Tower | 3.2/4 | Baywood Aragon | $2,499 |
| Burlingame Towers | 3.2/4 | Downtown Burlingame | $2,700 |
The lowest priced San Mateo apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at Hillsdale Garden in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $2,268. The second cheapest San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the 1B/1B Model at 3633 Colegrove Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,395 in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Mateo apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | $2,268 |
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | $2,395 |
| Ryan Tower | Studio | $2,499 |
| Burlingame Towers | No Vacancy | $2,700 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Fully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer | $2,800 |
| 2727 Edison | Rosewood Unrenovated | $2,923 |
| West 5th | 2 Bedroom A | $3,377 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | MORAGA 2x2 AVAIL 06/12/2026 | $3,995 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | $4,126 |
| Azara San Mateo | 2x2 2G | $5,191 |
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Mateo is at 3633 Colegrove Apartments listed at $1,945.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Mateo is $3,558.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Mateo is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,268 at Hillsdale Garden.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Mateo is currently at 656 sq ft.
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