
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (36 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Central San Mateo area of San Mateo that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Ryan Tower

West 5th

Country Club

Azara San Mateo

Station Park Green

888 San Mateo Apartments

111 Elm St
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338 S Fremont St

710 Laurel Ave

75 W 5th Ave

337 S Fremont St

710 Laurel Ave

710 Laurel Ave

1650 S Delaware St

337 S Fremont St
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439 Claremont

Kiku Crossing

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Royal Garden Apartments

131 Elm St

Kingswood

920 Bayswater Ave

920 Bayswater Ave

920 Bayswater Ave
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Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,762 | $2,075 | $3,397 |
| Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $2,450 | $5,154 |
| Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,747 | $2,700 | $7,150 |
| Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,185 | $3,795 | $6,476 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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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 $2,895 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. West 5th scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,846. Here are the most Pet Friendly Central San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 4/4 | North Central | $2,895 |
| West 5th | 3.6/4 | Baywood Aragon | $3,846 |
| Azara San Mateo | 3.6/4 | Hayward Park | $3,960 |
| Metropolitan | 3.6/4 | North Central | $3,780 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | 3.2/4 | Downtown San Mateo | $3,450 |
| Ryan Tower | 3.2/4 | Baywood Aragon | $2,599 |
| 111 Elm St | 3.2/4 | North Central | $3,150 |
| Country Club | 3/4 | Shoreview | $2,075 |
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 $2,075. The second cheapest Central San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Ryan Tower starting at $2,599. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Central San Mateo apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Country Club | Studio | $2,075 |
| Ryan Tower | Studio | $2,599 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | $2,603 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | JR-1 (B) AVAIL 02/06/2026 | $2,895 |
| Station Park Green | Maple | $2,909 |
| 111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | $3,150 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Fully Renovated 1 Bed/1 Bath | $3,450 |
| Azara San Mateo | 1x1 1A | $3,960 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | $4,156 |
| West 5th | 3 Bedroom Large | $4,447 |
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 $2,075.
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 $3,858.
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 1,571 square feet unit starting from $3,846 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 644 sq ft.
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