
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (19 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown San Mateo area of San Mateo that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


West 5th

111 Elm St

Park Laurel Apartments

337 S Fremont St
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337 S Fremont St

710 Laurel Ave

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338 S Fremont St
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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,915 | $2,320 | $3,297 |
| Downtown San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $1,800 | $4,709 |
| Downtown San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,943 | $3,150 | $6,051 |
| Downtown San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,176 | $4,173 | $6,643 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown San Mateo area of San Francisco, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is West 5th with prices starting from $3,000 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.4 of 4. Metropolitan scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,850. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West 5th | 3.4/4 | Baywood Aragon | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan | 3.4/4 | North Central | $3,850 |
| 111 Elm St | 3.2/4 | North Central | $3,150 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | 3.2/4 | Downtown San Mateo | $2,800 |
| Ryan Tower | 3.2/4 | Baywood Aragon | $2,499 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown San Mateo
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown San Mateo of Downtown San Mateo is the Studio Model at Ryan Tower, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,499. The second cheapest Downtown San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Fully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer Studio unit at Park Laurel Apartments starting at $2,800. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tower | Studio | $2,499 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Fully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer | $2,800 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,815 |
| Two50 Downtown | Studio 480 sq ft | $2,995 |
| 111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | $3,150 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown San Mateo?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown San Mateo is at Ryan Tower listed at $2,499.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown San Mateo is $3,671.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Mateo is a 1,571 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at West 5th.
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