
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (28 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the North Central San Mateo area of San Mateo that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Ryan Tower

Country Club

888 San Mateo Apartments

111 Elm St

Park Laurel Apartments
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338 S Fremont St

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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central San Mateo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central San Mateo Studio Apartments | $2,681 | $2,095 | $3,297 |
| North Central San Mateo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $1,800 | $4,609 |
| North Central San Mateo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,945 | $2,857 | $7,130 |
| North Central San Mateo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,230 | $3,795 | $6,577 |
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Most Pet Friendly North Central San Mateo Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the North 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 $3,895 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Metropolitan scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,750. Here are the most Pet Friendly North 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 | $3,895 |
| Metropolitan | 3.4/4 | North Central | $3,750 |
| 111 Elm St | 3.2/4 | North Central | $3,150 |
| Country Club | 3.2/4 | Shoreview | $2,095 |
| 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 North Central San Mateo
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the North Central San Mateo of North Central San Mateo is the Studio Model at Country Club, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,095. The second cheapest North Central San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Ryan Tower starting at $2,499. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly North Central San Mateo apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Country Club | Studio | $2,095 |
| Ryan Tower | Studio | $2,499 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | $2,608 |
| 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 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 3x2 | $3,795 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 2x2 Kearney AVAIL 04/11/2026 | $3,895 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1AR | $4,126 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly North Central San Mateo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in North Central San Mateo?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in North Central San Mateo is at Country Club listed at $2,095.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly North Central San Mateo Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in North Central San Mateo is $3,749.
What is the largest Pet Friendly North Central San Mateo Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in North Central San Mateo is a 1,425 square feet unit starting from $3,750 at Metropolitan.
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