Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (40 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
Pet Friendly
Small Dogs Only - under 25 lbs
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439 Claremont

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

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Gateway Apartments
Pet Friendly
Pet Interview Required
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Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Shore Garden Apartments
Pet Friendly
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Shore Garden Apartments

505-565 S Norfolk StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Royal Apartments
Pet Friendly
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Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Monterey Garden
Pet Friendly
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Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Sterling Court
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - $1000 Deposit
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Sterling Court

850 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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Station 401 @ Poplar
Pet Friendly
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Station 401 @ Poplar

401 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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131 Elm St
Pet Friendly
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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 $2,895 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Azara San Mateo scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,985. 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
Azara San Mateo4/4Hayward Park$3,985
West 5th3.8/4Baywood Aragon$3,142
Metropolitan3.8/4North Central$4,055
Park Laurel Apartments3.4/4Downtown San Mateo$3,450
Ryan Tower3.4/4Baywood Aragon$2,875
111 Elm St3.2/4North Central$3,100

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 1x1 Model at Ambassador Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,450. The second cheapest Central San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Plan 2 2 Beds unit at Colonial Garden Apartments starting at $2,719. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Central San Mateo apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,450
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 2$2,719
Station Park GreenMaple$2,857
Ryan TowerStudio$2,875
888 San Mateo ApartmentsJR-1 (B) AVAIL 11/15/2025)$2,895
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath$2,995
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath$3,100
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A$3,985
MetropolitanPlan 1A$4,380
West 5th3 Bedroom Large$4,463

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #10

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Colonial Garden Apartments listed at $2,308.

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 $3,886.

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 $3,142 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 731 sq ft.

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