Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (96 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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823 Nordahl Rd

San MarcosCA92069
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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
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Crest 850
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Camden Old Creek
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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar WaySan 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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Whispering Oaks
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Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

There are currently 656 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 Lago4/4155$6,000
Richland Villas4/4143$6,000
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/4119$6,000
Grand Estates4/485$3,667
Paloma4/458$3,653
Lake San Marcos3.5/433$3,667
Village O3/4112$6,000
Vallecitos Ridge3/4100$6,000
Atherton at San Elijo Hills3/496$6,000

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$2,281
Forest Glen3.2/4North Broadway$2,400
Hidden Cove3.2/4Felicita$2,028
Reidy Creek II3/4Central Escondido$1,999
Latitude 333/4Central Escondido$2,604

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 $2,028. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the Plan A One Bedroom Renovated Model at Altair Apartment Homes, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,281 in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hidden CoveDriftwood$2,028
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated$2,281
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Barbara III$2,379
The Avenue at San Marcos1x1$2,395
eaves San MarcosA1$2,400
Forest GlenAvocado$2,400
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom 55+ Community$2,400
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath$2,500
Las Villas Del Norte Senior LivingOne Bedroom$2,795
Sommerset La Costa2 Bed/2 Bath - Downstairs (Grey)$3,295

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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

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, CA

Ranked #135

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,670.

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 $2,539.

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 $2,475 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 724 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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