Home to high-tech innovation, large outdoor spaces, and whimsical cultural activities, your new pet-friendly apartment home in the South Bay awaits. Choose your ideal locale from the vibrant city of San Jose to charming Santa Clara and discover our studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans to find the best fit for you and your four-legged friend.


Our apartment communities in the South Bay offer an abundance of convenient pet-friendly amenities to fit you and your pet’s lifestyle. You and your four-legged family member can enjoy stress-free living and a tech-central location when you call Epic home or discover luxury high-rise living at Century Towers, located near downtown San Jose.

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FAQs

Does Essex offer dog-friendly and cat-friendly apartment homes?

Nearly all of our 250 Essex communities are dog and cat friendly. Please click the Leasing Info tab on the webpage for the specific community you are interested in to view details about individual community’s pet policies.


What is the pet policy at Essex communities?

Each individual community’s pet policy will outline the number of pets you can have in your apartment home, pet security deposits, registration requirements, and any additional monthly fees. Our pet policy is subject to change at any time.


How much is a pet deposit, and what does it cover?

The pet deposit for most of our communities can range up to $500, but this may vary at each individual property. Your pet deposit covers any potential damage in your home caused by your pet, which will be determined at the time of move out. There may be an additional deposit required for a second pet. For more information about pet deposits, visit the Leasing Info page for your desired apartment homes.


Do I have to pay a monthly fee for my pet?

Yes. Monthly pet fees range from $50 to $75 per pet and vary by individual community. Please contact your on-site management team for more information and pricing.

Pet Friendly Apartments in Other Locations

If you’re interested in exploring other locations outside of the South Bay Area, check out our additional pet-friendly apartment pages below. Essex offers a variety of pet-friendly apartments from San Diego to the Pacific Northwest in some of the most sought-after locations on the West Coast.


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