Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (98 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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Grandon Village
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
Senior Living
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Meadowlark Apartments
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Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
Student Housing
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Crest 850
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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The Palms
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The Palms

240-248 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
  • Utilities Included

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Camden Old Creek
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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar WaySan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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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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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

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 Grand Estates, Mira Lago, and Richland Villas. Here is today’s list of the top 9 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Grand Estates4/4117$3,614
Mira Lago4/4100$6,360
Richland Villas4/488$6,360
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/484$6,410
Paloma3.5/483$3,420
Lake San Marcos3.5/445$3,774
Village O3/459$6,395
Vallecitos Ridge3/439$6,375
Atherton at San Elijo Hills3/433$6,475

Pet Friendliest San Marcos Apartments for Rent

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. Altair Apartment Homes 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
Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living4/4Central Escondido$2,795
Altair Apartment Homes3.4/4Felicita$2,520
Latitude 333.2/4Central Escondido$2,604
Forest Glen3.2/4North Broadway$2,355
Hidden Cove3.2/4Felicita$2,020
Reidy Creek II3/4Central Escondido$1,999

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, CA

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the Driftwood 1 Bed Model at Hidden Cove in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Avenue at San Marcos, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,295 in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hidden CoveDriftwood$2,020
The Avenue at San Marcos1x1$2,295
Forest GlenAvocado$2,355
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom 55+ Community$2,400
eaves San MarcosA1$2,410
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated$2,520
Woodland Village Senior Apartments1BR - 1BA$2,575
Latitude 33Plan B3$2,604
Las Villas Del Norte Senior LivingOne Bedroom$2,795
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE$2,898

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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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San Marcos, CA

Ranked #126

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $2,538.

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 $3,190 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 718 sq ft.

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