Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (149 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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$2,759 - $12,909
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Palomar Station
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$2,459 - $6,422
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$3,803 - $4,363
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Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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property at 220 Woodland Pky

$3,250

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220 Woodland Pky, Unit 250

220 Woodland Pky
San MarcosCA92069
property at 405 Marcos St

$3,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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405 Marcos St

San MarcosCA92069
property at 1882 Shadetree Dr

$6,500

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1882 Shadetree Dr

San MarcosCA92078
property at 1499 La Linda Dr

$7,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1499 La Linda Dr

San MarcosCA92078

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

There are currently 690 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 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Mira Lago4/4334$7,484
Richland Villas4/4331$7,484
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/4320$7,484
Grand Estates4/482$3,195
Paloma4/451$3,063
Lake San Marcos4/436$3,495
Village O3.5/4306$7,484
Vallecitos Ridge3.5/4293$7,484
Atherton at San Elijo Hills3/4291$7,484
University Commons3/46$4,500

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
Sommerset La Costa3.8/4Carlsbad$3,295
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community3.8/4San Marcos$2,400
eaves San Marcos3.6/4San Marcos$2,355
Altair Apartment Homes3.6/4Felicita$2,347
Rancho Hills3.6/4Vista$2,450
Hidden Cove3.4/4Felicita$1,982
Prominence Apartments3.4/4San Marcos$2,350
Latitude 333.2/4Central Escondido$2,657

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 $2,142 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$2,142
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen$2,207
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated$2,347
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,350
eaves San MarcosA1$2,355
Rancho Hills1x1$2,450
The Avenue at San Marcos2x2$2,545
Woodland Village Senior Apartments1BR - 1BA$2,575
Latitude 33Plan A1$2,657

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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 $2,958.

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 $2,593 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 763 sq ft.

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