Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (33 Rentals)

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

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439 Claremont
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439 Claremont

439 N Claremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kiku Crossing
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Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Gateway Apartments
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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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Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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111 Elm St
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111 Elm St

111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Sterling Court
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Sterling Court

850 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kingswood
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Kingswood

525 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Monterey Garden
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Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Station 401 @ Poplar
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Station 401 @ Poplar

401 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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131 Elm St
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131 Elm St

131 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Most Pet Friendly Central San Mateo Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Central San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is 888 San Mateo Apartments with prices starting from $2,750 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Azara San Mateo scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $4,055. Here are the most Pet Friendly Central San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$2,750
Azara San Mateo3.6/4Hayward Park$4,055
Metropolitan3.4/4North Central$4,168
West 5th3.4/4Baywood Aragon$3,723
Country Club3.2/4Shoreview$2,095
Park Laurel Apartments3.2/4Downtown San Mateo$2,850
Ryan Tower3/4Baywood Aragon$2,675

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Central San Mateo

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Central San Mateo of Central San Mateo is the Studio Model at Country Club, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,095. The second cheapest Central San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Plan 1 1 Bed unit at Colonial Garden Apartments starting at $2,594. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Central San Mateo apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Country ClubStudio$2,095
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,594
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (A) AVAIL 07/14 +08/10/2026$2,750
Park Laurel ApartmentsPartial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site$2,850
Station Park GreenMaple$3,117
Ambassador Apartments3x2$3,275
Ryan Tower2 Bed - 1 Bath$3,983
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A$4,055
MetropolitanPlan 1A$4,214
West 5th3 Bedroom$4,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Central San Mateo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Central San Mateo?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Central San Mateo is at Country Club listed at $2,095.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Central San Mateo Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Central San Mateo is $3,976.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Central San Mateo Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Central San Mateo is a 1,490 square feet unit starting from $3,723 at West 5th.

What is the average size for Central San Mateo Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Central San Mateo is currently at 613 sq ft.

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