Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (131 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in San Marcos that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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222 North City
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$2,659 - $12,909
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Palomar Station
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$2,553 - $6,122
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Anden
$3,778 - $4,250
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Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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property at 858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd

$2,900

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858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Unit C, Unit C

858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
San MarcosCA92078
property at 789 Dorothea Ave

$3,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 23

789 Dorothea Ave

San MarcosCA92069
property at 922 Slate St

$3,990

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 4

922 Slate St

San MarcosCA92078

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Grandon Village
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Paloma
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Paloma

1107 Estrella RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Meadowlark Apartments
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Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

There are currently 642 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos, CA area.The three San Marcos neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Mira Lago, Richland Villas, and Vistas at Rancho Santalina. Here is today’s list of the top 9 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Mira Lago4/4352$7,534
Richland Villas4/4349$7,534
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/4337$7,534
Vallecitos Ridge4/4319$7,534
Village O4/4318$7,534
Grand Estates4/465$3,331
Paloma4/451$3,199
Lake San Marcos4/423$4,084
Atherton at San Elijo Hills3.5/4308$7,534

Pet Friendliest San Marcos Apartments for Rent

The San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Hidden Cove in the Felicita neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.6 of 4. Altair Apartment Homes in the Felicita neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.6 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Hidden Cove3.6/4Felicita$2,044
Altair Apartment Homes3.6/4Felicita$2,655
Latitude 333.4/4Central Escondido$2,657
Forest Glen3.4/4North Broadway$2,350
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community3.2/4Central Escondido$1,729
Reidy Creek II3/4Central Escondido$1,975
Hilltop Condos at Sienna Hills3/4Central Escondido$2,405

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, CA

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the S1 Studio Model at Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community in the North Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Model at Sycamore Ridge Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,925 in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityS1$1,729
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,925
Hidden CoveDriftwood Premier$2,044
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,350
Forest GlenAvocado$2,350
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath$2,400
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated$2,655
Latitude 33Plan A1$2,657
Sommerset La Costa2 Bed/2 Bath - Upstairs (Grey)$3,295
eaves San MarcosC1$3,340

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San Marcos Overview

San Marcos, California is located in the northern part of San Diego County, California. The name of the city is actually Spanish for St. Mark, a major character from the Bible. There are many people who are looking for apartments in San Marcos, California because it is relatively close to San Diego. At the same time, there are numerous San Marcos apartments available. Therefore, how can you find the right option to meet your needs? Learn more about the joys of living in this area below. Remember to reach out to someone with local knowledge who can help you find the best apartment to meet your needs.á

Why live in San Marcos, CA?

San Marcos is a beautiful place to live for several reasons. First, the cost of living in San Marcos is lower than it is in San Diego. Therefore, you might be able to save some money by moving to the suburbs. Second, the weather is beautiful. It is warm throughout the year, and it does not rain very often. If you love warm weather, you should be happy in San Marcos. Finally, it is relatively easy to get around. Even though traffic can get heavy during rush hour, it is still relatively light during the day. For all of these reasons, many people are moving to San Marcos.á

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in San Marcos?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Marcos is at Casa Escondida listed at $1,595.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Marcos is $2,579.

What is the largest Pet Friendly San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 2,423 square feet unit starting from $2,483 at Rowan.

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

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Marcos is currently at 722 sq ft.

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