Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA (90 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the San Marcos area of Walnut Creek that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly San Marcos Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the San Marcos area of San Francisco, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Geary Road Townhomes with prices starting from $4,100 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Park Regency Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,870. Here are the most Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Geary Road Townhomes4/4Larkey Park Area$4,100
Park Regency Apartments3.8/4Outer Walnut Creek$1,870
Vaya3.4/4Downtown Walnut Creek$2,239
The Arbors3.2/4Lower Lakewood$2,095
Shutters Apartments3.2/4Lower Lakewood$2,350
The Retreat at Walnut Creek3.2/4Outer Danville San Ramon$1,836
Diablo Pointe Apartments3.2/4Outer Danville San Ramon$1,925
Lyric3.2/4Downtown Walnut Creek$2,596
The Meridian3/4Saranap Area$2,235
Oak & Iron3/4Downtown Walnut Creek$1,905

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the San Marcos of San Marcos is the E2 Model at IMT Pleasant Hill, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,845. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the The Cambridge C2 Studio unit at Park Regency Apartments starting at $1,870. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
IMT Pleasant HillE2$1,845
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2$1,870
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small$2,050
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah$2,165
The MeridianOne Bedroom$2,235
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor$2,295
Shutters Apartments2x2$2,350
LyricA1 Open$2,596
VayaE1$2,853
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom Split-Level$2,910

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with young ones? San Marcos is a top section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best-rated learning and education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and greenspace? this area of town is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for its nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog or cat owners, listen up! this area of town has emerged as one of the A-list submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the San Marcos Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 2730 Oak Rd listed at $1,581.

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 $3,021.

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 2,031 square feet unit starting from $4,100 at Geary Road Townhomes.

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 685 sq ft.

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