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Apartments for Rent near California State University - San Marcos

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Apartments for Rent near California State University - San Marcos. 209 Rentals Available
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
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    1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    STUDIO $2,527+
    1 BED $2,625+
    2 BEDS $3,212+
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
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    1850 Thibodo Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,604+
    2 BEDS $3,536+
    3 BEDS $3,935+
  • 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
    2 BEDS $2,872+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    1361 W 9Th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029
    1 BED $2,517+
    2 BEDS $2,924+
  • a kitchen with a counter top and a ceiling fan
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    1845 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,245+
    2 BEDS $2,645+
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  • 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
    2 BEDS $2,794+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
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    1245 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,357+
    2 BEDS $2,829+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $2,197+
  • 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
    2 BEDS $2,550
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $3,381+
  • 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
    STUDIO $1,725+
    1 BED $1,996+
    2 BEDS $2,147+
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  • a living room with a couch and a desk and a window
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    856 Heatherwood Lane, Vista, CA 92081
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  • 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+
    2 BEDS $2,720+
  • 570 East Barham Drive 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,281+
    2 BEDS $3,013+
    3 BEDS $3,607+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    468 North Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
    2 BEDS $2,875
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $2,645+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white appliances and dark cabinets
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    342-358 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
    2 BEDS $2,395
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    1357 W. 9Th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92029
    2 BEDS $2,945
  • an empty kitchen with black and white appliances and a sink
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    400-408 East Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED $1,895
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an empty kitchen with black appliances and brown cabinets
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    980 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
    2 BEDS $2,400
  • a kitchen with a sink and a microwave on top of a wall
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    528 S Tulip Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,500
  • 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
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a dining room table and a ceiling fan
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    920 Sycamore Ave., Vista, CA 92081
    2 BEDS $2,650
    3 BEDS $3,000
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    2152 Silverado St, San Marcos, CA 92078
    3 BEDS $3,800
  • 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
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San Marcos City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Marcos City, CA have decreased by 0.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,709 to $2,702.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in San Marcos City, CA is $2,702.

Average rent in San Marcos City, CA

$2,702/mo San Marcos City, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Marcos City, CA is $2,702.

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

    About 41% of apartment rents in San Marcos City, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 24% of apartments. Around 26% of California State University - San Marcos’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 8% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in San Marcos City, CA (41%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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    Looking to get out of the dorm and live off-campus? Browse 209 apartment(s) for rent near California State University - San Marcos, that offer year-round housing, more privacy and space. Rental prices near California State University - San Marcos start as low as $1,619 per month.

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