Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (84 Rentals)

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Prominence Luxury Apartments I
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1 Pet Limit - 19 lb Weight Limit
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Prominence Luxury Apartments I

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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The Avenue at San Marcos
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Deposit is $350 per pet (2 pet limit). Rent is $50 per pet.
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The Avenue at San Marcos

506 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Anden
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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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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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Crest 850
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Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment. Breed & Weight Restrictions Apply - Select Homes Only - breed restrictions
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Block C Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Breed restrictions apply.
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Block C Apartments

250 North City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
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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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Whispering Oaks
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Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan 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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300 Autumn Dr
$2,7502 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 14

300 Autumn Dr

San Marcos, CA 92069
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305 W San Marcos Blvd
$2,7502 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

305 W San Marcos Blvd

San Marcos, CA 92069
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823 Nordahl Rd
$2,7901 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 4

823 Nordahl Rd

San Marcos, CA 92069
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320 Smilax Rd
$2,6752 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

320 Smilax Rd

San Marcos, CA 92069
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Grandon Village
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1 Pet Limit - $250 Deposit
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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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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 Apartment Homes
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1 Pet Limit
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Shadowridge Park Apartment Homes

2000 S Melrose DrVista, CA 92081
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Casa Escondida
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2 Pet Limit - $100 deposit per Cat $500 deposit per Dog. Please call the leasing office for complete pet policy information.
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Casa Escondida

715 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92025
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Madera Ridge
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2 Pet Limit - Breed restrictions apply. A maximum of two authorized pets per household. A deposit and monthly fee are required in addition to current vaccinations. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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Mariposa
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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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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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Pepperwood Apartments
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Conditions Apply. There is an increased security deposit. - Please call for additional details
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Pepperwood Apartments

2144 University DrVista, CA 92083
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Altair Apartment Homes
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2 Pet Limit - Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment. Breed Restrictions Apply.
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Altair Apartment Homes

1361 W 9th AveEscondido, CA 92029
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Hidden Cove Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Our pet-friendly community welcomes most breeds of dogs. However, because certain dogs do not thrive in a community environment, we cannot accommodate the following breeds, dogs resembling these breeds, or mixes of these breeds: Akita, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Husky, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Wolf Hybrid.
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Hidden Cove Apartments

910 Del Dios HwyEscondido, CA 92029
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Forest Glen
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1 Pet Limit - We are proud to be a Pet Friendly Community--1 max pet per unit, $50 per month for dogs and $50 per month for cats, 50lbs. weight limit per pet, breed restrictions apply. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Forest Glen

493 Beaumont GlenEscondido, CA 92026
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Latitude 33
Pet Friendly
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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Reidy Creek
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2 Pet Limit - We welcome 1 or 2 pets per apartment home. There is a $250 deposit and $25 rent per month per pet. There is a weight limit of 25 pounds, and there are some breed restrictions. Please call our leasing office for our complete pet policy.
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Reidy Creek

1350 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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Rowan
Pet Friendly
Breed restrictions apply. Please see a Leasing Associate for details. - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Rowan

700 W Grand AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Elan River Village
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Elan River Village

1845 N North B...Escondido, CA 92026
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Valle at Escondido
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Up to two pets with no weight limit for dogs. Pet Deposit of $500. Please see Pet Policy for restricted breeds.
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Valle at Escondido

1204 N Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92026
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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 613 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 Vistas at Rancho Santalina. Here is today’s list of the top 9 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Mira Lago4/41339$3,538
Richland Villas4/41217$3,538
Vistas at Rancho Santalina4/41019$3,723
Village O4/4949$3,538
Vallecitos Ridge4/4927$3,538
Atherton at San Elijo Hills4/4904$3,538
Paloma4/4744$3,060
Grand Estates4/4657$2,835
Lake San Marcos3.5/454$2,895

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. Alta Vista Apartments in the Central Escondido 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
Alta Vista Apartments3.6/4Central Escondido$2,281
Forest Glen3.4/4North Broadway$2,350
Hidden Cove Apartments3.4/4Felicita$2,331

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 $2,145 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$2,145
Alta Vista ApartmentsAndorra$2,281
Forest GlenAvocado$2,350
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom 55+ Community$2,400
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath$2,550
Shadowridge Park Apartment HomesCourtney$2,579
Hidden Cove ApartmentsCatamaran Premier$2,616
Las Villas Del Norte Senior LivingOne Bedroom$2,795
Vista La Costa3 Bed 3 Bath$4,000

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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 #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 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 The Terraces listed at $1,220.

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 $2,418.

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 1,528 square feet unit starting from $2,281 at Alta Vista Apartments.

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 710 sq ft.

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