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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,664 | $1,590 | $3,789 |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,595 | $4,874 |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,636 | $1,850 | $8,809 |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,613 | $2,499 | $10,000+ |
| San Marcos Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,527 | $6,500 | $9,500 |
There are currently 634 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:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Lago | 4/4 | 310 | $7,004 |
| Richland Villas | 4/4 | 299 | $7,004 |
| Vistas at Rancho Santalina | 4/4 | 293 | $7,004 |
| Grand Estates | 4/4 | 94 | $3,632 |
| Paloma | 4/4 | 60 | $3,109 |
| Lake San Marcos | 4/4 | 30 | $9,500 |
| Village O | 3.5/4 | 267 | $7,004 |
| Vallecitos Ridge | 3.5/4 | 264 | $7,509 |
| Atherton at San Elijo Hills | 3/4 | 255 | $7,004 |
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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | 4/4 | Central Escondido | $3,350 |
| Altair Apartment Homes | 3.4/4 | Felicita | $2,231 |
| Latitude 33 | 3.2/4 | Central Escondido | $2,308 |
| Forest Glen | 3.2/4 | North Broadway | $2,400 |
| Hidden Cove | 3/4 | Felicita | $2,240 |
| Reidy Creek II | 3/4 | Central Escondido | $1,975 |
The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Sycamore Ridge Apartments in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the A1 Model at eaves San Marcos, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,331 in the Mira Lago neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | $1,925 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1 | $2,331 |
| Altair Apartment Homes | Plan A One Bedroom Renovated | $2,384 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | $2,395 |
| Forest Glen | Avocado | $2,400 |
| Woodland Village Senior Apartments | 1BR - 1BA | $2,575 |
| Prominence Apartments | San Jose III WITH LOFT | $2,764 |
| Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community | Two Bedroom 55+ Community | $2,900 |
| Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living | One Bedroom | $3,350 |
| Vista La Costa | 3 Bed 3 Bath | $4,775 |
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in San Marcos is at Village Green Senior Community listed at $1,595.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in San Marcos is $2,939.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 11,033 square feet unit starting from $9,504 at 451 E Lincoln Ave.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in San Marcos is currently at 1,148 sq ft.
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