Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Mateo Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (28 Rentals)

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

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Country Club
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Pet Friendly
All animals must weigh less than 50lb.The following dog breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, American Bulldog, American Pitt Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Belgian Malanois, Boerboels, Boxer, Bull Terrier,
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Country Club

420 N Bayshore FwySan Mateo, CA 94401
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Metropolitan
Pet Friendly
$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
Pet Friendly
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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Ambassador Apartments
Pet Friendly
$100 Monthly Pet Rent - Max two (2) cats and/or two (2) dogs are allowed in any unit. Max two animals in total are allowed in any unit.
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Ambassador Apartments

145 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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888 San Mateo Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - 25 lb Weight Limit
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888 San Mateo Apartments

888 N San Mateo DrSan 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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Park Royal Apartments
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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
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439 Claremont
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Small Dogs Only - under 25 lbs
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439 Claremont

439 N Claremont StSan 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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Station 401 @ Poplar
Pet Friendly
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Station 401 @ Poplar

401 E Poplar AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kingswood
Pet Friendly
$500 Fee
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Kingswood

525 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 $3,350 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Metropolitan scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,934. Here are the most Pet Friendly North Central San Mateo apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
888 San Mateo Apartments4/4North Central$3,350
Metropolitan3.6/4North Central$3,934
Park Laurel Apartments3.2/4Downtown San Mateo$2,750
111 Elm St3/4North Central$3,100
Ryan Tower3/4Baywood Aragon$3,066

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 Plan 1 Model at Colonial Garden Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,195. The second cheapest North Central San Mateo Pet Friendly apartment is the 1x1 1 Bed unit at Ambassador Apartments starting at $2,325. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly North Central San Mateo apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,195
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,325
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
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath$3,100
888 San Mateo Apartments1x1 D AVAIL 8/1/2025$3,350
MetropolitanPlan 2H$5,437

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Ambassador Apartments listed at $2,325.

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 $3,398.

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 $3,934 at Metropolitan.

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