Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (85 Rentals)

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Prominence Apartments
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - Pets Welcome Upon Approval.Breed restrictions apply. Limit of 1 pet per home.Maximum adult weight is 45 pounds. Pet deposit is $500.00. Monthly pet rent of $45 for dogs and $45 for cats.
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Prominence Apartments

601 S Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Tuscany Hills Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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Tuscany Hills Apartments

715 Ash LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Anden
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - We welcome 2 pets per apartment home. There is a pet deposit of $500 and a pet rent of $50. Please contact the leasing office for details.
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Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Woodland Village Senior Apartments
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - 25 lb Weight Limit
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Woodland Village Senior Apartments

975 Woodland PkySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Vista Flores Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $20 Monthly Pet Rent
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Vista Flores Apartments

240-258 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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823 Nordahl Rd

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Grandon Village
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Meadowlark Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - $500 Fee
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Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Block C Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Breed restrictions apply.
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Block C Apartments

250 North City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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823 Nordahl Rd
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823 Nordahl Rd

823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Eugene Eddy
Pet Friendly
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Eugene Eddy

150 Gosnell WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Whispering Oaks
Pet Friendly
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Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Please contact for more information about breed restrictions.
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Viewpoint Luxury Apartments

830 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Las Flores Village
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - $300 Deposit
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Las Flores Village

1201 N Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Shadowridge Park Apartments
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Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
1 Pet Limit
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Shadowridge Park Apartments

2000 S Melrose DrVista, CA 92081
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Millcreek Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Millcreek Apartments

2130 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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Mariposa
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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Sycamore Ridge Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Sycamore Ridge Apartments

820 Sycamore AveVista, CA 92081
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Latitude 33
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Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment. Breed Restrictions Apply - Select Homes Only - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Latitude 33

515 Meander GlenEscondido, CA 92025
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Sommerset La Costa
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - $40 Monthly Pet Rent
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Sommerset La Costa

2937-2949 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Elan River Village
Pet Friendly
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Elan River Village

1845 N North B...Escondido, CA 92026
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Santa Fe Townhomes
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2 Pet Limit - $40 Monthly Pet Rent
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Santa Fe Townhomes

1470 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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SYCAMORE GREENS APARTMENT HOMES
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2 Pet Limit - 40 lb Weight Limit
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SYCAMORE GREENS APARTMENT HOMES

1982 Wellington LnVista, CA 92081
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Reidy Creek II
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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Reidy Creek II

1350 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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San Marcos, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA

There are currently 610 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos, CA area.The three San Marcos neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Mira Lago, Richland Villas, and Village O. Here is today’s list of the top 8 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Mira Lago4/41118$3,548
Richland Villas4/41047$3,548
Village O4/4893$3,548
Vallecitos Ridge4/4851$3,548
Atherton at San Elijo Hills4/4837$3,548
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/4804$3,836
Paloma4/4799$3,553
Grand Estates3.5/4640$2,762

Pet Friendliest San Marcos Apartments for Rent

The San Marcos Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living in the Central Escondido neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Hidden Cove Apartments in the Felicita neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.6 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Las Villas Del Norte Senior Living4/4Central Escondido$2,795
Hidden Cove Apartments3.6/4Felicita$2,243
Forest Glen3.6/4North Broadway$2,250
Country Club Gardens3/4North Broadway$1,995
Casa Escondida3/4Central Escondido$1,870
Village Green Senior Community3/4Central Escondido$1,595
Country Club Villas3/4North Broadway$2,100

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in San Marcos, CA

The lowest priced San Marcos apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Sycamore Ridge Apartments in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second cheapest San Marcos Pet Friendly apartment is the Aspen Model at Millcreek Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,095 in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly San Marcos apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,925
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen$2,095
The Avenue at San Marcos1x1$2,295
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom 55+ Community$2,400
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,425
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath$2,550
Hidden Cove ApartmentsHomestead Premier$2,551
Woodland Village Senior Apartments1BR - 1BA$2,575
Las Villas Del Norte Senior LivingOne Bedroom$2,795
Vista La Costa3 Bed 2.5 Bath$5,050

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San Marcos Overview

San Marcos, California is located in the northern part of San Diego County, California. The name of the city is actually Spanish for St. Mark, a major character from the Bible. There are many people who are looking for apartments in San Marcos, California because it is relatively close to San Diego. At the same time, there are numerous San Marcos apartments available. Therefore, how can you find the right option to meet your needs? Learn more about the joys of living in this area below. Remember to reach out to someone with local knowledge who can help you find the best apartment to meet your needs.á

Why live in San Marcos, CA?

San Marcos is a beautiful place to live for several reasons. First, the cost of living in San Marcos is lower than it is in San Diego. Therefore, you might be able to save some money by moving to the suburbs. Second, the weather is beautiful. It is warm throughout the year, and it does not rain very often. If you love warm weather, you should be happy in San Marcos. Finally, it is relatively easy to get around. Even though traffic can get heavy during rush hour, it is still relatively light during the day. For all of these reasons, many people are moving to San Marcos.á

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, CA

Ranked #123

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 San Marcos, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Village Green Senior Community listed at $1,595.

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 $2,393.

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 1,200 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at Forest Glen.

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 709 sq ft.

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