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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA. 88 Rentals Available
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
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    1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $2,625+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a kitchen
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    850 Village Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,350
  • a living room with red walls and furniture
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    3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a ceiling fan
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    353 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a kitchen with a table
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    250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,509+
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  • 570 East Barham Drive 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,281+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and black counter tops and white cabinets
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    420 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,295+
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $1,975
  • a playground with a blue and red swing set
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    432 W. Mission Road -106, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a dining area with tables and chairs in a library
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    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an aerial view of a city with buildings with solar panels on the roof
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    340 Marcos Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a small pink house with a porch and a deck
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    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
  • a living room with a couch and a desk and a window
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    856 Heatherwood Lane, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1982 Wellington Lane #80, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
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    1850 Thibodo Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,604+
  • a living room with furniture and a fireplace
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    1500 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,295+
  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
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    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,996+
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
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    1332 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,345+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
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    1245 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,357+
  • an open living room and kitchen with a dining table and chairs
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    1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,050+
  • a kitchen with a counter top and a ceiling fan
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    1845 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,245+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    1361 W 9Th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029
    1 BED $2,517+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
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    1375 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on the wall
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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED $1,619
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a monitor
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    650 North Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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San Marcos, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Marcos, CA have decreased by 1.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,364 to $2,328.

Check out the average rent prices in San Marcos by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,328, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in San Marcos, CA

$2,328/mo San Marcos, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,328 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Marcos, CA?

    A share of 1% of apartments in San Marcos, CA are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. Around 37% of rentals in this city are in the range of $2,501-$3,000. Around 18% of San Marcos’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 43% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in San Marcos, CA (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in San Marcos, CA

    68 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    50 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 68, Bike Score®: 50

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Marcos, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 26 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Marcos, CA were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    The average San Marcos, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 667 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.