Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent near Lake San Marcos, CA (45 Rentals)

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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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$2,571 - $4,567

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Base Rent$2,571 - $4,567

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Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $500.00 - Pet Management - Third Party $20-$25
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mariposa
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$2,059 - $2,803

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Base Rent$2,059 - $2,803

Total Monthly Price$2,059 - $2,803
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fees $50.00/mo
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Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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Cresterra Apartments
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$2,680 - $5,085Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Cresterra Apartments

1935 Northstar WaySan Marcos, CA 92078
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Vista Flores Apartments
$2,400Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Vista Flores Apartments

240-258 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Prominence Apartments
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$2,342 - $3,468Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Welcome Upon Approval. Limit of 2 pet per home. Maximum weight is 45 pounds. The Pet Deposit is $500. 00/pet. Monthly Pet Rent of $45. 00 per dog. Monthly Pet Rent of $45. 00 per cat.
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Prominence Apartments

601 S Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Vista La Costa
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$4,750Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $200.00
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Vista La Costa

7541-7547 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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1517 Grandon Ave

San MarcosCA92078
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$3,595

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Base Rent$3,595

Total Monthly Price$3,595
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3151 Vista Mar

CarlsbadCA92009
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Paloma
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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Paloma

1107 Estrella RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Crest 850
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - breed restrictions
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Las Flores Village
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1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Las Flores Village

1201 N Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Bella La Costa
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $0.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $100.00/mo
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Bella La Costa

7504-7514 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009

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Lake San Marcos, CA Local Guide

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 3.2 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Vista La Costa4/4Carlsbad$4,750
Sommerset La Costa3.2/4Carlsbad$3,395
Prominence Apartments3/4San Marcos$2,342

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 2+1 50% 2 Beds Model at Grandon Village in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $1,847. The second cheapest Lake San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,909 in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Grandon Village2+1 50%$1,847
Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+1 Bedroom$1,909
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,342
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B Large$2,400
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio$2,440
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 3$2,541
Elan Northwoods2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A$2,561
Cresterra ApartmentsA1$2,676
Virano Apartments2x2F-888$3,450
Romeria Pointe1BR/1.0BA$3,600

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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 $3,384.

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.

What is the average size for Lake San Marcos Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Lake San Marcos is currently at 960 sq ft.

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