
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Lake San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA (23 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Lake San Marcos area of San Marcos that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Palomar Station

Cresterra Apartments

Elan Northwoods

Vista Flores Apartments

Meadow Creek Apartments

Estrella
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Benchmark Apartments

The Palms

842 Via Bella Donna

1001 La Pluma Ct

637 Beverly Pl

906 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
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1866 Fairway Cir Dr

1536 Caminito Aguar

1446 Clearview Way

2110 Silverado St

2159 Island Shore Way

Paloma

Vista La Costa
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2983 Paseo Almiar

3430 Corte Viejo
Lake San Marcos, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake San Marcos Studio Apartments | $2,181 | $1,700 | $2,685 |
| Lake San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,557 | $2,838 |
| Lake San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $1,847 | $3,975 |
| Lake San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $2,483 | $4,750 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA.
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Most Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Lake San Marcos area of San Marcos, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Vista La Costa with prices starting from $4,750 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Palms scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,400. Here are the most Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista La Costa | 4/4 | Carlsbad | $4,750 |
| The Palms | 3.4/4 | San Marcos | $2,400 |
| Sommerset La Costa | 3.2/4 | Carlsbad | $3,395 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Lake San Marcos
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Lake San Marcos of Lake San Marcos is the 1+1 60% Model at Grandon Village, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,885. The second cheapest Lake San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 bedrooms 1 Bed unit at Alora Apartments starting at $2,099. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Grandon Village | 1+1 60% | $1,885 |
| Alora Apartments | 1 bedrooms | $2,099 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom | $2,099 |
| Elan Northwoods | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | $2,347 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | $2,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLake San Marcos, San Marcos, CA
Ranked #9
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Lake San Marcos is $2,911.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Lake San Marcos Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Lake San Marcos is a 2,161 square feet unit starting from $4,750 at Vista La Costa.
What is the average size for Lake San Marcos Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Lake San Marcos is currently at 852 sq ft.
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