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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos CA
584 Rentals Available
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Studio$2,609+1 Bed$2,975+2 Beds+$3,585+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $9. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:Studio$2,599+1 Bed$2,965+2 Beds+$3,575+2 Months Free
Pets Allowed Pool In Unit Washer & Dryer Balcony Stainless Steel Appliances Grill Package Service
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Studio$2,7581 Bed$2,663+2 Beds$3,344+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $4. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:Studio$2,7531 Bed$2,658+2 Beds$3,339+1 Month Free
Pets Allowed Fitness Center High-Speed Internet Business Center
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1 Bed$2,195+2 Beds$2,450+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees. Variable costs based on usage may apply.
Pets Allowed Pool Dishwasher In Unit Washer & Dryer Maintenance on site Grill Hardwood Floors
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1 Bed$2,059+2 Beds$2,445+Total Monthly Price12 Month LeaseTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include required monthly fees of $4.Base Rent:1 Bed$2,059+2 Beds$2,440+Specials
Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Kitchen
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1 Bed$2,272+2 Beds$2,436+Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $6 - $10. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$2,265+2 Beds$2,429+
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San Marcos Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $2,519/mo
Up 4% From Last Year
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Total Monthly Price New1 Bed$2,1452 Beds$2,400Total Monthly PricePrices include required monthly fees of $4.Base Rent:1 Bed$2,1402 Beds$2,395 -
Total Monthly Price New2 Beds$3,8363 Beds$3,940+Total Monthly PricePrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $42. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:2 Beds$3,7933 Beds$3,897+Specials -
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Total Monthly Price New1 Bed$2,203+2 Beds$2,627+Total Monthly PricePrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $7. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:1 Bed$2,195+2 Beds$2,619+Specials -
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 947 sq ft$3,815Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $9. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:2 Beds, 2 Baths, 947 sq ft$3,805 -
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San Marcos, CA Apartments for Rent
Set in North County San Diego between Escondido and Carlsbad, San Marcos puts you right on SR-78 with quick links to I-5 and I-15. If you're browsing apartments for rent in San Marcos, you'll find options in San Elijo Hills for trail access and a town center; Discovery Hills by the paths around Discovery Lake; the University District/North City near Cal State San Marcos; Twin Oaks Valley with open space and a public golf course; Santa Fe Hills with neighborhood parks; Richmar near San Marcos Boulevard and transit; the Creek District along the San Marcos Creek project; and nearby Lake San Marcos with waterfront paths. Commuters can ride the SPRINTER light rail across the corridor to Oceanside or Escondido, with stations at Palomar College, San Marcos Civic Center, and Cal State San Marcos—perfect for rentals close to this transit hub.
Weekends are easy to fill: hike to the lookout at Double Peak Park, circle the Discovery Lake trail, or explore Walnut Grove Park and the historic Williams Barn. Dining clusters around North City by the university and along Old California Restaurant Row on San Marcos Boulevard, while shopping and daily errands line San Marcos Boulevard, Las Posas Road, and Nordahl Road. Lake San Marcos offers paddle time and sunset views, and Carlsbad's beaches sit just west. If you want apartments near Double Peak Park or a home steps from the San Marcos Civic Center SPRINTER Station, you'll find options within walking distance that keep you close to campus, parks, and the SR-78 commute.
San Marcos, CA Rental Insights
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The average rent in San Marcos, CA is $2,517 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,665, which means housing in San Marcos, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
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Find affordable apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as University Commons, Old Creek Ranch, and Camden Old Creek. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.
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You can find flexible rentals in San Marcos, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 412 San Marcos apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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San Marcos, CA has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in San Marcos, CA have access to CSU San Marcos, USAHS, Palomar College, and MiraCosta College, Oceanside.
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