Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA (56 Rentals)

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

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Northgate Apartments
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Northgate Apartments

825 Las Gallinas AveSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Deer Valley
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Deer Valley

2500 Deer Valley RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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Franciscan Manor
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Franciscan Manor

201 D StSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Merrydale Apartments
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$300 Deposit
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Merrydale Apartments

238 Merrydale RdSan Rafael, CA 94903
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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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Beverly Apartments
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Beverly Apartments

83 Woodland AveSan Rafael, CA 94901
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1350 Lincoln Ave
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1350 Lincoln Ave

1350 Lincoln AveSan Rafael, CA 94901

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El Rey Apartments
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1 Pet Limit - $300 Deposit
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El Rey Apartments

845 5th 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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Victory Village
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Victory Village

2626 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFairfax, CA 94930
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Fairfax Woods
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Fairfax Woods

2501 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFairfax, CA 94930
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Parkside
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Parkside

101 Sunnyhills DrSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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El Paso
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El Paso

1355 Sir Francis Drake BlvdSan Anselmo, CA 94960
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Aqua Terra Apartments
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Aqua Terra Apartments

140 Lower Via CasitasGreenbrae, CA 94904
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San Rafael, CA Local Guide

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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 4 of 4. McInnis Park in the Smith Ranch neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Rafael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
West End Villas4/4Downtown San Rafael$3,300
McInnis Park3.8/4Smith Ranch$2,795
Franciscan Manor3.6/4Gerstle Park$2,885
The Oaktops Apartments3.4/4Smith Ranch$2,500
215 Bayview Apartments3.2/4Gerstle Park$1,950
33 North Apartments3.2/4Civic Center$3,390
Nova at Terra Linda3/4Terra Linda$3,205

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 One55 Lofts in the East San Rafael neighborhood starting from $1,762. The second cheapest San Rafael Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Model at 215 Bayview Apartments, which is a Studio starting at $1,950 in the West End San Rafael neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Rafael apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
One55 LoftsStudio$1,762
215 Bayview ApartmentsStudio$1,950
The Oaktops Apartments253$2,500
Highlands of MarinNapa (A1A)$2,535
McInnis ParkBirch$2,795
Franciscan ManorApartment$2,885
Second & B StreetClay Model$2,999
Nova at Terra Linda2x1_Large$3,205
West End VillasPlan 8$3,300
33 North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den$3,390

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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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.

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Getting Around San Rafael, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 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 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 One55 Lofts listed at $1,762.

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 $4,058.

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 4,303 square feet unit starting from $10,250 at 32 Marin Bay Park Ct.

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 1,019 sq ft.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.