Pets

Be aware that very few places will allow pets -- especially dogs. Those that do accept pets may require an additional pet deposit. One thing that you can do to increase the likelihood of finding a place to live with your pet is to obtain written references from past landlords. This will help prospective landlords feel safe in renting to you and your pet.

The Community Housing Listings file allows you to search for currently available rental properties that permit pets. Select the file for more information.

You should also check the Humane Society of Silicon Valley web site. It has listings of apartment complexes that accept pets or property management companies which work with landlors who accept pets.

Listed below are some apartment complexes that accept pets. They may or may not have current vacancies.

Cats and Dogs

Arbor Terrace
555 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
(408) 738-0935
dogs must be 20 pounds or less

The Cascades
870 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
(408) 730-2500
dogs must be 20 pounds or less

Curtner Square
250 Curtner Street, Palo Alto
(650) 493-8670
cats and small dogs only; pet references required (depends on pet)

Fremont Properties
properties in Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale
(650) 851-5650
no puppies; only certain dog breeds allowed; cats welcome

Palo Alto Park
2586 W. Bayshore, Palo Alto
(650) 856-0633
no puppies; 20 lb. limit; additional $500 pet deposit required

Sharon Apartments
2050 California Street, Mountain View
(650) 966-8647
pets up to 15 pounds allowed with an extra $100 pet deposit

Sierra Vista Apartments
917 Sierra Vista Avenue, Mountain View
(408) 745-6788
small pets only; indoor cats only

Southwood Apartments
2850 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
(650) 322-1112
2 pets allowed with one dog maximum; 15 pound limit; pet interview required; indoor cats only

Thomas Jefferson Apartments
107 S. Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale
(408) 773-8448

Woodland Apartments
1721 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto
(650) 328-5340
cats and dogs are sometimes accepted, depending on the number of pets already in the complex
 

Cats Only

Ambassador Royal Apartments
2101 California Street, Mountain View
(650) 964-4449
2 cat maximum; indoor cats only

Central Park at Whisman Station
100 N. Whisman Avenue, Mountain View
(650) 964-8400
indoor cats only

Highland Gardens Apartments
234 Esceula Avenue, Mountain View
(650)964-3494
2 cat maximum; indoor cats only

Macara Gardens
955 Escalon Avenue, Sunnyvale
(408) 737-2777
indoor cats only

Springwood Apartment Homes
2270 Homestead Court, Los Altos
(408) 738-5911
indoor cats only

Stanford Garden Apartments
1735 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto
(650) 324-2231
indoor cats only

Stanford University does not in any way warrant the quality of the establishments listed here. There has been no independent investigation of their management practices or their facilities.