
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the West San Rafael Neighborhood of San Rafael, CA (22 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the West San Rafael area of San Rafael that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Parkside

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1321 Butterfield Rd

El Paso
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West San Rafael?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $2,095 | $6,867 |
| West San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $2,629 | $3,973 |
| West San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $3,150 | $4,740 |
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Most Pet Friendly West San Rafael Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the West San Rafael area of San Francisco, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Marinian Towers Apartments with prices starting from $2,095 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. McInnis Park scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,750. Here are the most Pet Friendly West San Rafael apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 3.6/4 | Smith Ranch | $2,095 |
| McInnis Park | 3.4/4 | Smith Ranch | $2,750 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 3.2/4 | Smith Ranch | $2,635 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in West San Rafael
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the West San Rafael of West San Rafael is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Marinian Towers Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,095. The second cheapest West San Rafael Pet Friendly apartment is the Napa (A1A) 1 Bed unit at Highlands of Marin starting at $2,515. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly West San Rafael apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Marinian Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,095 |
| Highlands of Marin | Napa (A1A) | $2,515 |
| The Oaktops Apartments | 251 | $2,635 |
| McInnis Park | Birch | $2,750 |
| Parkside | The Sonoma | $2,887 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest San Rafael, San Rafael, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly Rating
This section of San Francisco ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly West San Rafael Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly West San Rafael Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in West San Rafael is $3,052.
What is the largest Pet Friendly West San Rafael Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in West San Rafael is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,515 at Highlands of Marin.
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