Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA (353 Rentals)

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San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Walnut Creek. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, this area of town is known as one of the best communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? San Marcos ranks as providing fantastic access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has now become known as amongst the finest high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this section of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), 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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos

How much are Studio apartments in San Marcos?

There are currently 43 Studio Apartments in San Marcos with rent ranges from $1,595 to $5,378 with an average price of $2,406.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Marcos Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Marcos ranges from $1,701 to $7,608 with an average monthly rent of $2,635.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Marcos range from $2,000 to $14,835. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,376.

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