
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX (51 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown San Marcos area of San Marcos that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


ARBA San Marcos

Ranch at 1856 Apartments

The Social SMTX®

River Oaks Villas Apartments

Grand at Stone Creek

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Cheatham Street Flats

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The Local Downtown

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Union San Marcos

Cabana Beach San Marcos
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Savannah Club

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The Village on Telluride

The Summit Apartments

Tapestry at Aquarena Springs

Redwood

Aqua 16 Apartments

Village Green Apartments

The Atlantic Palazzo

The Lanes at Oslo

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The Parlor
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Villas at Willow Springs

Stone Brook Seniors

Millennium on Post

SYNC at Purgatory Creek

Springmarc

Encino Pointe

Highcrest

The Thompson | Student Housing

The Monarch

Riverstone
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Logan Ridge

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The Merriman

Campus Trailhead Student Apartments

Sadler House

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Blanco River Lodge

Country Oaks

La Vista

The Ranch

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Windmill Townhomes & Duplexes
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Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes

Autumn Chase Apartments

Clarewood Apartments

1112 Jones St

202 N LBJ Dr

1112 Jones St

View on the Square

Aspire San Marcos

165 Lofts
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Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Marcos Studio Apartments | $1,163 | $775 | $1,359 |
| Downtown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $686 | $1,845 |
| Downtown San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $620 | $2,485 |
| Downtown San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $679 | $2,515 |
| Downtown San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $871 | $499 | $1,823 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown San Marcos Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown San Marcos area of San Marcos, TX that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Cabana Beach San Marcos with prices starting from $665 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. The Ranch scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $999. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Beach San Marcos | 3.8/4 | San Marcos | $665 |
| The Ranch | 3.8/4 | San Marcos | $999 |
| The Atlantic Palazzo | 3.8/4 | San Marcos | $999 |
| Campus Trailhead Student Apartments | 3.8/4 | San Marcos | $729 |
| Clarewood Apartments | 3.6/4 | San Marcos | $900 |
| The Local Downtown | 3.4/4 | Downtown San Marcos | $902 |
| Riverstone | 3.4/4 | San Marcos | $999 |
| Logan Ridge | 3.2/4 | San Marcos | $679 |
| The Summit Apartments | 3.2/4 | Uptown San Marcos | $825 |
| Rio Ranch Townhomes | 3.2/4 | San Marcos | $1,075 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown San Marcos
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown San Marcos of Downtown San Marcos is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Clarewood Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $900. The second cheapest Downtown San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the San Gabriel 2 Beds unit at Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes starting at $950. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown San Marcos apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Clarewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $900 |
| Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes | San Gabriel | $950 |
| Savannah Club | A2 | $995 |
| Riverstone | 1 Bedroom | $999 |
| El Monty | Two Bedroom | $999 |
| Rio Ranch Townhomes | Unit A 960 SF | $1,075 |
| Country Oaks | 2BR 2BA | $1,100 |
| The Atlantic Palazzo | B2A | $1,299 |
| Windmill Townhomes & Duplexes | Townhome H | $1,450 |
| The Ranch | 1X1 | $1,579 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown San Marcos Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown San Marcos?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown San Marcos is at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes listed at $499.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown San Marcos Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown San Marcos is $1,265.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown San Marcos Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Marcos is a 2,200 square feet unit starting from $799 at The Village on Telluride.
What is the average size for Downtown San Marcos Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown San Marcos is currently at 721 sq ft.
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