Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (85 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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Prominence Apartments
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1 Pet Limit - Pets Welcome Upon Approval.Breed restrictions apply. Limit of 1 pet per home.Maximum adult weight is 45 pounds. Pet deposit is $500.00. Monthly pet rent of $45 for dogs and $45 for cats.
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Prominence Apartments

601 S Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Palomar Station
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Tuscany Hills Apartments
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
2 Pet Limit
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Tuscany Hills Apartments

715 Ash LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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The Avenue at San Marcos
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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The Avenue at San Marcos

506 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Anden
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2 Pet Limit - We welcome 2 pets per apartment home. There is a pet deposit of $500 and a pet rent of $50. Please contact the leasing office for details.
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Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Woodland Village Senior Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - 25 lb Weight Limit
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Woodland Village Senior Apartments

975 Woodland PkySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Vista Flores Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - $20 Monthly Pet Rent
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Vista Flores Apartments

240-258 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Grandon Village
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1 Pet Limit - $250 Deposit
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Meadowlark Apartments
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - $500 Fee
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Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Block C Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Breed restrictions apply.
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Block C Apartments

250 North City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Whispering Oaks
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Crest 850
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Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment. Breed & Weight Restrictions Apply - Select Homes Only - breed restrictions
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Please contact for more information about breed restrictions.
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Viewpoint Luxury Apartments

830 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan 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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1 Pet Limit - $300 Deposit
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Las Flores Village

1201 N Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069

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Casa Escondida
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2 Pet Limit - 25 lb Weight Limit
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Casa Escondida

715 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92025
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Shadowridge Park Apartments
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
1 Pet Limit
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Shadowridge Park Apartments

2000 S Melrose DrVista, CA 92081
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Hidden Cove Apartments
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$75 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Hidden Cove Apartments

910 Del Dios HwyEscondido, CA 92029
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Altair Apartment Homes
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Altair Apartment Homes

1361 W 9th AveEscondido, CA 92029
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Millcreek Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Millcreek Apartments

2130 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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Pepperwood Apartments
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$30 Monthly Pet Rent - Conditions Apply. There is an increased security deposit.
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Pepperwood Apartments

2144 University DrVista, CA 92083
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Mariposa
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Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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Sycamore Ridge Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Sycamore Ridge Apartments

820 Sycamore AveVista, CA 92081
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Forest Glen
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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Forest Glen

493 Beaumont GlenEscondido, CA 92026
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Rowan
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - Breed restrictions apply. Please see a Leasing Associate for details.
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Rowan

700 W Grand AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Reidy Creek
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Reidy Creek

1350 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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Latitude 33
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Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment. Breed Restrictions Apply - Select Homes Only - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Latitude 33

515 Meander GlenEscondido, CA 92025
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Elan River Village
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Elan River Village

1845 N North B...Escondido, CA 92026
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Valle at Mission
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Valle at Mission

832 N Juniper StEscondido, CA 92025
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Valle at Escondido
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Valle at Escondido

1204 N Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92026
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Santa Fe Townhomes
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2 Pet Limit - $40 Monthly Pet Rent
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Santa Fe Townhomes

1470 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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Madera Ridge
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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San Marcos, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

There are currently 640 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, Vistas at Rancho Santalina, and Mira Lago. Here is today’s list of the top 9 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Grand Estates4/4112$3,645
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/469$4,014
Mira Lago4/467$3,380
Paloma4/465$3,561
Richland Villas3.5/456$3,380
Lake San Marcos3.5/446$4,087
Village O3/427$3,723
Atherton at San Elijo Hills3/418$3,723
Vallecitos Ridge3/414$3,390

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 3.6 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 Homes3.6/4Felicita$2,485
Forest Glen3.6/4North Broadway$3,320
Hidden Cove Apartments3.4/4Felicita$2,180
Valle at Escondido3/4Central Escondido$2,064

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, CA

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the Upstairs Studio Studio Model at Vista Del Mar in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $1,695. 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 $1,959 in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Del MarUpstairs Studio$1,695
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio$1,959
Hidden Cove ApartmentsDriftwood Premier$2,180
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen$2,195
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated$2,485
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath$2,500
Las Villas Del Norte Senior LivingOne Bedroom$2,795
Prominence ApartmentsSan Miguel III WITH LOFT$2,879
Forest GlenCitrus$3,320
Santa Fe TownhomesA$3,495

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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 #116

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

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 $1,720.

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 $2,518.

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 $2,675 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 720 sq ft.

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