Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (120 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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$2,584 - $12,859
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Palomar Station
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$2,573 - $5,488
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Anden
$3,724 - $4,425
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Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$4,250

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1355 Waterbury Ct

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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Meadowlark Apartments
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Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Whispering Oaks
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Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Camden Old Creek
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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar WaySan Marcos, CA 92078
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Crest 850
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Eugene Eddy
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Eugene Eddy

150 Gosnell WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Las Flores Village
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Las Flores Village

1201 N Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Hidden Cove
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$2,150 - $3,006
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Hidden Cove

910 Del Dios HwyEscondido, CA 92029
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

There are currently 635 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 Lago4/4414$7,509
Richland Villas4/4403$7,509
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/4398$7,509
Grand Estates4/488$3,422
Paloma4/454$3,444
Lake San Marcos4/429$7,725
Vallecitos Ridge3.5/4359$7,509
Village O3/4375$7,509
Atherton at San Elijo Hills3/4362$7,509

Pet Friendliest San Marcos Apartments for Rent

The San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Altair Apartment Homes in the Felicita neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.6 of 4. Hidden Cove in the Felicita 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Altair Apartment Homes3.6/4Felicita$2,312
Hidden Cove3.4/4Felicita$2,150
Forest Glen3.2/4North Broadway$2,295
Latitude 333.2/4Central Escondido$2,308

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, CA

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the Driftwood Premier 1 Bed Model at Hidden Cove in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the Avocado Model at Forest Glen, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,295 in the Jesmond Dene neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hidden CoveDriftwood Premier$2,150
Forest GlenAvocado$2,295
Latitude 33Plan A1$2,308
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated$2,312
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,350
eaves San MarcosA1$2,390
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath$2,400
Woodland Village Senior Apartments1BR - 1BA$2,575
222 North CityS-1$2,584
The Avenue at San Marcos2x2$2,695

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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 Village Green Senior Community 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 $2,600.

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 726 sq ft.

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