Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (383 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in San Marcos that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Finding a pet-friendly apartment is with ease. Learn how to navigate the rental process as a pet owner and build trust with your landlord from day one.

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Alta Center Point
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$1,315 - $2,631
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Cheatham Street Flats
$895 - $1,820
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Cheatham Street Flats

401 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Local Downtown
$849 - $1,669
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The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Union San Marcos
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$884 - $1,958
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Union San Marcos

1354 Thorpe LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,206 - $2,240
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Emerson at Trace
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$1,096 - $2,725
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Parlor
$1,020 - $3,018
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The Parlor

140 W San Antonio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, TX

There are currently 201 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos, TX area. Here is today’s list of the top 3 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Downtown San Marcos4/4399$1,165
Blanco River Village4/4247$1,380
Uptown San Marcos3.5/4164$1,324

Pet Friendliest San Marcos Apartments for Rent

The San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Outpost in the San Marcos neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Entrada at San Marcos in the San Marcos 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 Outpost4/4San Marcos$399
The Entrada at San Marcos4/4San Marcos$1,499
Cabana Beach San Marcos3.8/4San Marcos$560
The Ranch3.8/4San Marcos$775
The Atlantic Palazzo3.8/4San Marcos$999
Campus Trailhead Student Apartments3.8/4San Marcos$729
Clarewood Apartments3.6/4San Marcos$899
Whispering Pointe Apartments3.6/4San Marcos$1,312
The Local Downtown3.4/4Downtown San Marcos$849
Riverstone3.2/4San Marcos$999

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, TX

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the One Bedroom 1 Bed Model at El Monty in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $725. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the 1X1 A1 Model at The Summit Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $825 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
El MontyOne Bedroom$725
The Summit Apartments1X1 A1$825
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$899
Reserve at San MarcosA2-MKT$899
Opal Point at KyleEFF2-Essential Living$967
Riverstone1 Bedroom$999
FLATZ 512Studio 568$1,044
The Atlantic PalazzoA1D$1,149
Whispering Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom$1,312
The Ranch1X1$1,355

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San Marcos Overview

Firmly located midway between San Antonio and Austin, apartments in San Marcos are a great way to get to know central Texas. From lauded school systems to plenty of world-class retail shopping, this family and higher education-driven township is big on heart.

Why live in San Marcos, TX?

With numerous employers making the area home, San Marcos apartments yield a winning combination of work and family life. The famed Premium Outlets are just a quick car ride away, and summertime outdoor fun such as tubing and wading in the river only add to the appeal. With a downtown scene thrush with nightlife and dining options and the local university injecting a healthy dose of consistent youthful energy, this is one Texas hot spot worth raving over. Consistently named one of the nation's 'best places to raise your kids', San Marcos is a family-friendly destination with high marks to spare.

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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 The Outpost listed at $399.

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 $1,347.

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 8,358 square feet unit starting from $850 at 1706 N Interstate 35.

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 898 sq ft.

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