Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (146 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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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, TX

There are currently 209 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 Marcos4/4446$1,375
Blanco River Village4/4176$1,249
Uptown San Marcos3/4168$1,500

Pet Friendliest San Marcos Apartments for Rent

The San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Summit Apartments in the Uptown San Marcos neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.6 of 4. The Local Downtown in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.2 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Summit Apartments3.6/4Uptown San Marcos$985
The Local Downtown3.2/4Downtown San Marcos$839
Aqua 163/4Uptown San Marcos$874

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, TX

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the 4 Bedroom Flat 4 Beds Model at The Thompson in the Blanco River Village neighborhood starting from $799. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Clarewood Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $900 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Thompson4 Bedroom Flat$799
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$900
The Lynx Townhomes and ApartmentsA1$908
The Local Downtown2X2B1$989
The Atlantic PalazzoA1B$999
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA1-A$1,000
The Summit Apartments1x1$1,055
Villas at Willow Springs ApartmentsFlat$1,149
Rio Ranch TownhomesUnit A 960 SF$1,199
Cabana Beach San MarcosStudio$1,200

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, TX

Ranked #52

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Marcos, TX

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Cheatham Street Flats listed at $755.

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 $1,519.

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 2,609 square feet unit starting from $1,599 at Beacon at Hymeadow.

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 758 sq ft.

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