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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,125 | $1,695 | $3,784 |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,665 | $3,459 |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,720 | $4,687 |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,762 | $2,595 | $5,260 |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
There are currently 644 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, Grand Estates, and Vistas at Rancho Santalina. Here is today’s list of the top 9 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Lago | 4/4 | 81 | $5,900 |
| Grand Estates | 4/4 | 67 | $3,918 |
| Vistas at Rancho Santalina | 4/4 | 38 | $4,035 |
| Paloma | 4/4 | 35 | $3,551 |
| Richland Villas | 3.5/4 | 69 | $5,900 |
| Lake San Marcos | 3.5/4 | 11 | $4,100 |
| Village O | 3/4 | 37 | $3,812 |
| Atherton at San Elijo Hills | 3/4 | 28 | $3,697 |
| Vallecitos Ridge | 3/4 | 22 | $3,300 |
The San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living in the Central Escondido neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Forest Glen in the North Broadway neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | 4/4 | Central Escondido | $2,795 |
| Forest Glen | 3.4/4 | North Broadway | $3,320 |
| Hidden Cove Apartments | 3.4/4 | Felicita | $2,172 |
| Valle at Escondido | 3/4 | Central Escondido | $2,089 |
| Country Club Villas | 3/4 | North Broadway | $2,100 |
The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Sycamore Ridge Apartments in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom - One Bath Patio Model at Mariposa, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,995 in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | $1,925 |
| Mariposa | One Bedroom - One Bath Patio | $1,995 |
| Millcreek Apartments | Aspen | $2,195 |
| Hidden Cove Apartments | Driftwood Premier | $2,202 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1 | $2,220 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | $2,395 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Barbara III | $2,468 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | $2,500 |
| Santa Fe Ranch | A1 | $2,613 |
| Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | One Bedroom | $2,795 |
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The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Marcos is $2,482.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 2,423 square feet unit starting from $2,675 at Rowan.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Marcos is currently at 720 sq ft.
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