Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (136 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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$2,634 - $12,909
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Cresterra Apartments
$2,721 - $5,408Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Cresterra Apartments

1935 Northstar WaySan Marcos, CA 92078
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Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes
$1,949 - $4,994
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2 Pet Limit - Pet Management - Third Party $24-$28/yr
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Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

852 Avenida RicardoSan Marcos, CA 92069
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eaves San Marcos
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$2,435 - $3,190Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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eaves San Marcos

823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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The Avenue at San Marcos
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$2,545 - $3,095Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00/mo
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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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$3,889 - $4,119
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Pet Deposit (Refundable) $500.00 - Pet Rent $50.00/mo
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Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Woodland Village Senior Apartments
$2,575 - $3,275Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $0.00
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Woodland Village Senior Apartments

975 Woodland PkySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Vista Flores Apartments
$2,400 - $2,430Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Vista Flores Apartments

240-258 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Prominence Apartments
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$2,498 - $3,574Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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. - 19 Lb Weight Limit
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Prominence Apartments

601 S Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

There are currently 681 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 Vistas at Rancho Santalina, Mira Lago, and Richland Villas. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/4278$3,584
Mira Lago4/4271$3,534
Richland Villas4/4263$3,681
Grand Estates4/472$2,637
Paloma4/440$2,550
Lake San Marcos4/431$2,722
Village O3.5/4253$3,789
Atherton at San Elijo Hills3.5/4241$3,849
Vallecitos Ridge3.5/4240$3,839
University Commons3/49$2,781

Pet Friendliest San Marcos Apartments for Rent

The San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Avenue at San Marcos in the San Marcos neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Vista La Costa in the Carlsbad neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Avenue at San Marcos4/4San Marcos$2,545
Vista La Costa4/4Carlsbad$4,750
222 North City3.8/4San Marcos$2,634
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community3.6/4San Marcos$2,400
The Palms3.4/4San Marcos$2,400
Altair Apartment Homes3.4/4Felicita$2,367
Rancho Hills3.4/4Vista$2,450
Sommerset La Costa3.2/4Carlsbad$3,395
Hidden Cove3.2/4Felicita$2,282
eaves San Marcos3.2/4San Marcos$2,435

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, CA

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the S1 Studio Model at Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community in the North Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the Driftwood Premier Model at Hidden Cove, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,282 in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityS1$1,729
Hidden CoveDriftwood Premier$2,282
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated$2,367
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath$2,400
Rancho Hills1x1$2,450
Millcreek ApartmentsBirchwood$2,450
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,498
Latitude 33Plan A1$2,557
222 North CityS-1$2,634
The Avenue at San Marcos2x2$2,850

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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 Casa Escondida 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 $3,050.

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 11,033 square feet unit starting from $7,519 at 451 E Lincoln Ave.

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 944 sq ft.

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