222 North City
222 N City Dr,
San Marcos, CA 92096
$2,609 - $12,884 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 4 Beds
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
California State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, CA Area Guide
Where the mountains meet the ocean, you'll find Cougars
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Perched on a hill with fantastic mountain views and featuring sleek, modern architecture, California State University, San Marcos is picture-perfect. It is also one of the younger members of the California State Universities, founded in 1989. CSU San Marcos is located on 340 acres in San Marcos, a popular city in San Diego County. This smaller campus, covering 340 acres, offers a more intimate college experience than some of California's larger universities. San Marcos is roughly 32 miles north of Downtown San Diego, minutes from the mountains and the beaches along the Pacific Coast. CSU San Marcos offers 62 bachelor's degree programs and 15 master's degree programs in its four colleges. CSU San Marcos is near the intersection of South Twin Oaks Valley Road and East Barham Drive, roughly two blocks from the downtown shopping district. To be close to both Downtown San Marcos and the CSU San Marcos campus, look for apartments along West San Marcos Boulevard. If you prefer a quiet, residential community, Village O is located directly south of the university and provides fantastic mountain views.
Explore the College
The Kellogg Library is five stories and opened in 2004
Campus Marketplace is located across from campus and provides shops and restaurants
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in San Marcos, CA is $2,452 for a studio, $2,422 for one bedroom, $2,904 for two bedrooms, and $3,881 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Marcos has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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544 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,452/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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698 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,422/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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971 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,904/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,233 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,881/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly California State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
California State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, CA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
California State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, CA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in California State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palomar College Arboretum
- Del Dios Preserve
- Felicita County Park
- Kit Carson Park
- Queen Califia's Magical Circle
Military Bases
Airports
- San Diego International
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