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Townhomes California San Diego County San Marcos
$3,600 / Month

1194 Elfin Forest Rd W

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San Marcos, CA 92078

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2.5

  • Square Feet

    1,480 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jun 1

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1194 Elfin Forest Rd W
$3,600 deposit, Available Jun 1

Property Id: 2507046 Beautiful townhome centrally located in downtown San Elijo Hills. Perfect for a growing family who enjoy walking access to parks, bike trails, shops, and schools. Two bedrooms on the 3rd floor, with a Den on the first floor perfect for an office space with large windows. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The second floor has a large open concept kitchen, living, and dinning, with an additional half bath for guests and a walkout balcony overlooking the courtyard and San Elijo Hills. Upgraded appliances; microwave, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Attentive and responsive landlord looking for qualified tenants who are eager to make this home and treat it as their own! Small dogs (~25lb) and cats ok. I year lease minimum, $3600 monthly rent. Tenant pays all utilities. Good credit minimum + background check required for all tenants 18yrs and above. Security deposit ($3600) and first month rent due prior to moving. Earliest move in date, June 1, 2026.

1194 Elfin Forest Rd W is a townhome located in San Diego County and the 92078 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $3,600
  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed
  • Garage Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Tile Floors
  • Bicycle Storage

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City - San Marcos

Tucked between Escondido and Carlsbad in San Diego's North County, San Marcos has built a real identity around education, outdoor access, and a laid-back pace that feels distinctly Southern Californian without the coastal price tag. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College anchor the city's energy and economy, drawing students, faculty, and a steady stream of businesses that have grown up around both campuses. Neighborhoods like San Elijo Hills offer a town center with a walkable main street feel, while Discovery Hills puts residents close to lake trails and open hillsides. The University District near Cal State San Marcos has evolved into the North City corridor, with newer development giving that part of town a more polished, connected character.

The rental landscape reflects this variety, ranging from well-appointed apartment communities near campus transit stops to townhomes and garden-style residences in quieter hillside pockets.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Tile Floors
  • Bicycle Storage
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
CSU San Marcos
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
USAHS
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Palomar College
Drive: 13 min 6.4 mi
MiraCosta College, San Elijo
Drive: 16 min 9.1 mi
1194 Elfin Forest Rd W is within 10 minutes or 4.5 miles from CSU San Marcos. It is also near Palomar College and USAHS.
Transportation

Transportation options available in San Marcos include Cal State San Marcos, located 5.0 miles from 1194 Elfin Forest Rd W. 1194 Elfin Forest Rd W is near San Diego International, located 32.5 miles or 45 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Cal State San Marcos
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
San Marcos Civic Center
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Palomar College
Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
Nordahl Road
Drive: 13 min 7.5 mi
Buena Creek
Drive: 14 min 7.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Encinitas
Drive: 16 min 8.8 mi
Carlsbad Poinsettia
Drive: 18 min 9.2 mi
Carlsbad Village
Drive: 22 min 11.9 mi
Solana Beach
Drive: 22 min 13.6 mi
Oceanside Transit Center
Drive: 27 min 15.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Diego International
Drive: 45 min 32.5 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1194 Elfin Forest Rd W.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Marketwalk San Elijo Hills
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
San Elijo Hills Town Center
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Melrose Plaza
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
1194 Elfin Forest Rd W has 3 shopping centers within 2.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Palomar College Arboretum
Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
San Diego Botanic Garden
Drive: 15 min 7.7 mi
Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center
Drive: 15 min 8.2 mi
Del Dios Preserve
Drive: 21 min 11.6 mi
Lusardi Creek Preserve
Drive: 33 min 15.0 mi
1194 Elfin Forest Rd W has 5 parks within 15.0 miles, including Palomar College Arboretum, Del Dios Preserve, and San Diego Botanic Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Drive: 17 min 9.5 mi
Palomar Health Downtown Campus
Drive: 17 min 10.7 mi
Tri - City Medical Center
Drive: 19 min 13.2 mi
1194 Elfin Forest Rd W has 3 hospitals within 13.2 miles, the nearest is Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas which is 9.5 miles away and a 17 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
USMC Air Station Miramar
Drive: 42 min 26.0 mi
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Drive: 47 min 29.5 mi
Pacific Fleet Training Center
Drive: 47 min 33.0 mi
1194 Elfin Forest Rd W has 3 military bases within 33.0 miles, the nearest is USMC Air Station Miramar which is 26.0 miles away and a 42 minute drive.

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