Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (19 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Downtown San Mateo area of San Mateo that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Metropolitan
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$65 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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Metropolitan

338 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Ryan Tower
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2 Pet Limit - Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Ryan Tower

120 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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West 5th
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$75 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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West 5th

85 W 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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111 Elm St
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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111 Elm St

111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Monterey Garden
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2 Pet Limit - Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Monterey Garden

150 W 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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131 Elm St
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131 Elm St

131 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 Metropolitan with prices starting from $3,934 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. West 5th scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,016. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$3,934
West 5th3.6/4Baywood Aragon$3,016
Park Laurel Apartments3/4Downtown San Mateo$2,750
Ryan Tower3/4Baywood Aragon$3,066

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 Fourth Circle, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,365. The second cheapest Downtown San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Skyline Studio unit at De Sabla Apartments starting at $2,400. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown San Mateo apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fourth CircleStudio$2,365
De Sabla ApartmentsSkyline$2,400
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/Dryer$2,800
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ft$2,995
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath$3,090

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown San Mateo Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Park Laurel Apartments listed at $2,750.

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 $3,526.

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 1,490 square feet unit starting from $3,016 at West 5th.

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