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2d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,895
House for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Verified
270 Avenida De Suerte, San Marcos, CA 92069
Garage parking | Outdoor space
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
Available Dec 2
1d ago
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823 Nordahl Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,365–$3,305
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,060
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2d ago
506 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
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22h ago
570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,354–$5,526
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Swimming Pool
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
3d ago
305 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$2,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
Swimming pool | High ceilings | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,936
Condo for rent
14h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
702 Costa Del Sur, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
5 beds
4 baths
$6,200
House for rent
22h ago
250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,448–$3,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,150–$3,599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,599–$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
516 Peach Way #2, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan
Studio
0 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
2d ago
220 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
269 West San Marcos Boulevard #24, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Condo for rent
Available Feb 16
2d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,788
House for rent
Available Dec 15
3d ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,575–$2,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Nov 8
3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
4 baths
$4,995
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
Summerholly Drive #1, San Marcos, CA 92078
Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
$3,650
Price drop
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4d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Jan 1
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Apr 3
4d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
460 Chardonnay Court, San Marcos, CA 92069
Fireplace | Carpet | Outdoor space
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
University Commons house for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
3 baths
$7,100
$5,900
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
432 Caliper Way #432, San Marcos, CA 92078
Balcony | Walk-in closets | Outdoor space
3 beds
3 baths
$4,055
House for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
141 Johnston Lane, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Commons house for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$5,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,160
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
Available Dec 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
504 Lotus Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Carpet
3 beds
3 baths
$3,695
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
931 Rock Springs Road #NA, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
4 baths
$5,300
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
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San Marcos, CA, has a suburban feel that a lot of residents appreciate, particularly for its family-friendly atmosphere and numerous parks. Many locals enjoy the variety of shopping options and restaurants available, along with good schools that cater to families. The city also offers beautiful scenery and access to outdoor activities. However, some residents have noted traffic congestion can be a hassle during peak hours, which might be a consideration for those commuting to nearby areas. Additionally, a few express concerns about the rise in housing costs affecting renters.
In 2025, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA is approximately $2,341, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,855.
Rents in San Marcos have experienced a modest increase of 1.27% in 2024 compared to 2023. However, 1-bedroom rents have decreased by 4.78%, while 3-bedroom rents have increased by 1.77%.
The best time to look for an apartment in San Marcos is during the winter months, as this period may yield better deals despite a potentially limited selection. Summer months, especially May and July, are more competitive with higher demand and prices.
Yes, San Marcos offers a good selection of pet-friendly apartments, with 64.65% of listings being pet-friendly.
Utilities are included in approximately 16% of rental listings in San Marcos.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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