
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent near Lake San Marcos, CA (47 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Lake San Marcos that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Palomar Station

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Mariposa

Sommerset La Costa

Elan Northwoods

Vista Flores Apartments

Meadow Creek Apartments
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1880 Fairway Circle Dr, Unit 1880

1882 Shadetree Dr

320 Smilax Rd

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2983 Paseo Almiar, Unit SI ID1062705P

122 Johnston Ln

310 Smilax Rd

300 Smilax Rd, Unit 8

2914 Luciernaga St

842 Via Bella Donna
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1001 La Pluma Ct

3432 Hollencrest Rd

6160 Paseo Ensillar

6057 Paseo Carreta

3435 Capalina Rd

641 Hatfield Dr

365 Fitzpatrick Rd

375 Fitzpatrick Rd

644 Hatfield Dr
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1536 Caminito Aguar

1190 Elfin Forest Rd W

2159 Island Shore Way

740 Via Cafetal

2750 Dove Tail Dr

2938 Luciernaga St

3062 Corte Trabuco

3211 Rancho Quartillo

3022 Cielo Pl
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7422 Sitio Montilla

3401 Corte Pino

3377 Calle Margarita

863 Starflower Rd

19948 Cerro Pedregoso

Paloma

Crest 850

Cresterra Apartments

Las Flores Village
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Lake San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake San Marcos Studio Apartments | $2,465 | $1,700 | $3,078 |
| Lake San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,557 | $3,225 |
| Lake San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,847 | $3,988 |
| Lake San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $2,483 | $6,206 |
| Lake San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,600 |
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Pet Friendliest Lake San Marcos Apartments for Rent
The Lake San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Vista La Costa in the Carlsbad neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Sommerset La Costa in the Carlsbad neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.6 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Costa | 4/4 | Carlsbad | $4,750 |
| Sommerset La Costa | 3.6/4 | Carlsbad | $3,295 |
| Prominence Apartments | 3.2/4 | San Marcos | $2,350 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Lake San Marcos , CA and nearby
The lowest priced Lake San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bed Model at Rancho Santa Fe Village in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second cheapest Lake San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the 1B 1B Model at Meadow Creek Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,135 in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Santa Fe Village | 1 Bedroom | $1,860 |
| Meadow Creek Apartments | 1B 1B | $2,135 |
| Grandon Village | 2+1 60% | $2,241 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | $2,350 |
| Vista Flores Apartments | 2B 1B S | $2,420 |
| Mariposa | Two Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio | $2,444 |
| Palomar Station | Studio - 4 | $2,466 |
| Elan Northwoods | 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A | $2,561 |
| Virano Apartments | 1x2LW-1049 | $3,225 |
| Sommerset La Costa | Call for Specials! 2x2 with Vaulted Ceilings in... | $3,295 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Lake San Marcos is $3,345.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Lake San Marcos is a 2,161 square feet unit starting from $4,750 at Vista La Costa.
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