Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (36 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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131 Elm St
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131 Elm St

131 Elm StSan 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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Station 401 @ Poplar
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Station 401 @ Poplar

401 E Poplar AveSan 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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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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$2,895
West 5th3.6/4Baywood Aragon$3,155
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$4,258
Ryan Tower3.2/4Baywood Aragon$3,192
Azara3/4Hayward 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Country ClubStudio$2,095
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,575
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750
888 San Mateo Apartments0xB (AVAIL 08/13/2026)$2,895
Station Park GreenMaple$3,369
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ft$3,445
Azara1A$3,960
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 3B$4,022
MetropolitanPlan 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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