Half Moon Bay, CA

115 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Hugging the northern California Coast, north of Santa Cruz and south of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay is one of the most desirable stretches of oceanfront community in the country. With a population just above 11,300 residents, Half Moon Bay is the best of small town life, tourist destination, and natural wonder, all rolled into one. Half Moon Bay began as grazing lands for Mission, San Francisco, in the 1770s. It continued in this agricultural tradition as part of the Ranch Corral de Tierra Mexican land grant in the 1830s. Fishing soon joined grazing as the basis of the local economy. Despite the arrival of limited railroad service in the early 20th century, this area stayed sleepy, taking advantage of heavy coastal fog to become a hot spot of rum running during Prohibition. See more

Finding an apartment in Half Moon Bay that accepts your pet may not be easy, but it’s very possible. Keep in mind, most of the time you’ll have to pay a premium for bringing your dog along in your new apartment. Some apartments require you to pay monthly pet rent, others will ask for a non-refundable pet fee or a refundable pet deposit.

While landlords and property management companies have varying pet policies, most of them limit the number of dogs you can bring to your apartment and include breed and weight restrictions.

If your pet falls under some of the restrictions outlined in the pet policy, it’s still worth asking the landlord if they can make an exception for your dog. Preparing a pet resume ahead of time could help you build the case for your furry friend. Make sure to include information on behavioral training your dog went through over the years and proof of vaccinations. If you can, include references from your former landlord and/or neighbors.