Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Vista, CA (123 Rentals)

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

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Pet Friendliest Vista Apartments for Rent

The Vista Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Carlsbad View Apartments in the Mira Costa neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.6 of 4. Suncrest Ridge in the Mira Costa neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Vista apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Carlsbad View Apartments3.6/4Mira Costa$2,245
Suncrest Ridge3.4/4Mira Costa$2,295
Sunterra3.4/4Mira Costa$2,249
Elan Milano3.2/4Lake Park$2,845
Island Club3/4Peacock$2,098

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Vista, CA

The lowest priced Vista apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1BR/1BA 1 Bed Model at Vale Terrace Apartments in the Oak Drive Villas neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second cheapest Vista Pet Friendly apartment is the 2+1A Model at Serra 9hundred, which is a 2 Beds starting at $1,995 in the Ocean Hills neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Vista apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vale Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA$1,650
Serra 9hundred2+1A$1,995
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA$2,165
Carlsbad View ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,245
SunterraTwo Bedroom One Bath$2,249
Shadowridge Woodbend11A$2,494
Sunset Cliffs Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (Cottage)$2,495
Suncrest Ridge2x1$2,550
Elan Milano2 Bed 2 Bath$2,845
Sommerset La Costa2 Bed/2 Bath - Downstairs (Grey)$3,295

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Vista Overview

Snugly located in the Southern California hub of San Diego County, Vista is a charming city of 100,000 souls. Just a few short miles from the scenic coastline of the Pacific Ocean, this working-class locale makes a perfect place to call home for a variety of lifestyles.

Why live in Vista, CA?

The local school district is a major employer in the city and consistently makes the grade, making Vista apartments an ideally spot for anyone pursuing a teaching career or raising a family. Beach life goes hand-in-hand with Vista as well, with the Pacific Ocean just a mere seven miles away from a wide swath of California apartments for rent, and the city's winning mix of eateries, public parkland and retail shopping options makes it a fantastic option for anyone eager to discover all that the West Coast has to offer.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Vista, CA

Ranked #113

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Vista, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Vista?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Vista is at Island Club listed at $2,098.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Vista Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Vista is $2,713.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Vista is a 1,704 square feet unit starting from $3,155 at Piazza D'Oro.

What is the average size for Vista Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Vista is currently at 755 sq ft.

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