
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

Azara

Country Club

Station Park Green

888 San Mateo Apartments

Metropolitan

Park Laurel Apartments
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337 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL2-ID435

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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID2069

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337 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL2-ID1807

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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1148

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1650 S Delaware St, Unit SI FL2-ID1044

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338 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL3-ID1249

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337 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL4-ID1123

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65 W 5th Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID499

200 Elm St
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531 Harvard Rd

439 Claremont

Kiku Crossing

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Park Royal Apartments

111 Elm St

Sterling Court
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131 Elm St

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Station 401 @ Poplar

Monterey Garden

Royal Garden Apartments

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920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1957

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920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1155

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920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1056
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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 | $3,027 | $2,150 | $3,797 |
| Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $2,575 | $5,117 |
| Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,602 | $3,225 | $6,700 |
| Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,139 | $3,795 | $7,416 |
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 $3,155. 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 | $3,155 |
| Metropolitan | 3.6/4 | North Central | $4,258 |
| Ryan Tower | 3.2/4 | Baywood Aragon | $3,192 |
| Azara | 3/4 | Hayward Park | $3,960 |
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 1x1 1 Bed unit at Ambassador Apartments starting at $2,575. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Central San Mateo apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Country Club | Studio | $2,095 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | $2,575 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | $2,750 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 0xB (AVAIL 08/13/2026) | $2,895 |
| Station Park Green | Maple | $3,369 |
| Two50 Downtown | Studio 540 sq ft | $3,445 |
| Azara | 1A | $3,960 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 3B | $4,022 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | $4,684 |
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 $4,153.
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 $3,155 at West 5th.
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