Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA (88 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in San Rafael that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Finding a pet-friendly apartment is with ease. Learn how to navigate the rental process as a pet owner and build trust with your landlord from day one.

property at 1821 Lincoln Ave

$2,315 - $3,395

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1821 Lincoln Ave

San RafaelCA94901
property at 10 E Crescent Dr

$3,595 - $4,495

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10 E Crescent Dr

San RafaelCA94901
property at 17 Portola Ave

$5,350

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Available Aug 21

17 Portola Ave

San RafaelCA94903

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Northgate Apartments
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Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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The Meridian
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The Meridian

400 Canal StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Park Hill
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Park Hill

1747 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Deer Valley
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Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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1350 Lincoln Ave
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1350 Lincoln Ave

1350 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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San Rafael Commons
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San Rafael Commons

302 4th StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Bayo Vista Apartments
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Bayo Vista Apartments

100 Bayo Vista WaySan Rafael, CA 94901
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El Rey Apartments
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El Rey Apartments

845 5th AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Beverly Apartments
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Beverly Apartments

83 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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118 Ross St
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118 Ross St

118 Ross StSan Rafael, CA 94901

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Finch at Larkspur
$3,938 - $6,005
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$3,938 - $6,005

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Finch at Larkspur

700 Lincoln Village CirLarkspur, CA 94939
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Tidewood
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$4,311 - $8,235
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$4,311 - $8,235

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Tidewood

100 Old Quarry RdLarkspur, CA 94939
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45 Tamal Vista
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$2,595 - $3,045
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$2,595 - $3,045

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45 Tamal Vista

45 Tamal Vista BlvdCorte Madera, CA 94925
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Parkside
$3,341
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Parkside

101 Sunnyhills DrSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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9 Hillside Ave, Unit 9A
$3,850
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$3,850

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

9 Hillside Ave, Unit 9A

9 Hillside AveKentfield, CA 94904

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Pet Friendliest San Rafael Apartments for Rent

The San Rafael Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is West End Villas in the Downtown San Rafael neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.6 of 4. Franciscan Manor in the Gerstle Park neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Rafael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
West End Villas3.6/4Downtown San Rafael$3,300
Franciscan Manor3.4/4Gerstle Park$2,885
Marinian Towers Apartments3.2/4Smith Ranch$2,095
The Oaktops Apartments3.2/4Smith Ranch$2,635
33 North Apartments3/4Civic Center$3,950

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Rafael, CA

The lowest priced San Rafael apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at 215 Bayview Apartments in the West End San Rafael neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second cheapest San Rafael Pet Friendly apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Marinian Towers Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,095 in the Santa Venetia neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Rafael apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudio$1,975
Marinian Towers Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,095
One55 LoftsStudio$2,401
Marin PropertiesRedwood 1 Bed 1 Bath M 2nd$2,550
The Oaktops Apartments251$2,635
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)$2,784
Franciscan ManorApartment$2,885
West End VillasPlan 8$3,300
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den$3,950

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San Rafael Overview

Known as 'the city with a mission', San Rafael is located in the northern bay area of California, just a hop and a skip from San Francisco and boasting a budding population of close to 60,000 residents. Flush with culture, nightlife and natural beauty to spare, this sunny locale is a winning destination for good reason.

Why live in San Rafael, CA?

With a great economic base thanks to local technology employers such as Comcast, Telltale Games and Stormfront Studios, San Rafael rentals are an excellent place to live and work. Offering plenty of that world-famous California weather, as well as a mouth-watering array of cuisine, this west coast hot spot is an ideal locale for a variety of lifestyles.

San Rafael, CA
Population: 58,704

Ranked #647

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Rafael Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Rafael?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Rafael is at 215 Bayview Apartments listed at $1,975.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Rafael Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Rafael is $3,897.

What is the largest Pet Friendly San Rafael Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Rafael is a 2,520 square feet unit starting from $7,226 at Preserve at Marin.

What is the average size for San Rafael Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Rafael is currently at 837 sq ft.

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