
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (85 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in San Marcos that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Virano Apartments

Palomar Station

Tuscany Hills Apartments

Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

eaves San Marcos

Barham Villas Apartment Homes

The Avenue at San Marcos

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Meadow Creek Apartments

Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community

Benchmark Apartments

Vista Flores Apartments

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Block C Apartments

Whispering Oaks

Crest 850

Viewpoint Luxury Apartments

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Millcreek Apartments

Pepperwood Apartments

Sycamore Ridge Apartments

Forest Glen

Rowan
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Sommerset La Costa

Sienna Hills

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San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Marcos Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,034 | $1,695 | $3,625 |
San Marcos Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,665 | $3,491 |
San Marcos Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,720 | $5,438 |
San Marcos Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $2,800 | $5,260 |
San Marcos Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,600 |
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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:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Grand Estates | 4/4 | 112 | $3,645 |
Vistas at Rancho Santalina | 4/4 | 69 | $4,014 |
Mira Lago | 4/4 | 67 | $3,380 |
Paloma | 4/4 | 65 | $3,561 |
Richland Villas | 3.5/4 | 56 | $3,380 |
Lake San Marcos | 3.5/4 | 46 | $4,087 |
Village O | 3/4 | 27 | $3,723 |
Atherton at San Elijo Hills | 3/4 | 18 | $3,723 |
Vallecitos Ridge | 3/4 | 14 | $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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | 4/4 | Central Escondido | $2,795 |
Altair Apartment Homes | 3.6/4 | Felicita | $2,485 |
Forest Glen | 3.6/4 | North Broadway | $3,320 |
Hidden Cove Apartments | 3.4/4 | Felicita | $2,180 |
Valle at Escondido | 3/4 | Central 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Vista Del Mar | Upstairs Studio | $1,695 |
Mariposa | One Bedroom - One Bath Patio | $1,959 |
Hidden Cove Apartments | Driftwood Premier | $2,180 |
Millcreek Apartments | Aspen | $2,195 |
Altair Apartment Homes | Plan A One Bedroom Renovated | $2,485 |
The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | $2,500 |
Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | One Bedroom | $2,795 |
Prominence Apartments | San Miguel III WITH LOFT | $2,879 |
Forest Glen | Citrus | $3,320 |
Santa Fe Townhomes | A | $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 LifestyleSan Marcos, CA
Ranked #116
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around San Marcos, CA
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 $1,720.
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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