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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Playground
- Clubhouse
- Private patio
- Washer
- Laundry room
Location
1540 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
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Amenities for 1540 Grandon Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Forced Air |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Fitness Center | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space | Swimming Pool |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Assigned Parking
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About 1540 Grandon Ave
Property Status: Active Rarely available single story, 3 bedroom townhome located in West San Marcos and within walking distance of San Marcos High, Groceries, Restaurants, and more! With just one shared wall, this home feels like a standalone house, boasts a free flowing layout, dishwasher, microwave, range/oven, and a built-in trash and recycling drawer. Includes your very own laundry room and washer, dryer, and refrigerator can be provided if needed. Enter through a private patio from your one car garage or assigned parking space directly in back of your unit. Plenty of street parking as well as some reserved Guest parking. The complex Playground, Clubhouse, Gym room, and Pool & Spa is within walking distance, meanwhile Bradley Park is just around the corner. Easy access to the 78 Freeway and directly connects to Carlsbad through Palomar Airport Road, giving you beach access in under 20 minutes drive! San Marcos also includes many new amenities and restaurants being added to North City which is just a few minutes away along with a short drive to Cal State San Marcos or Palomar College. Lots to offer in this well connected neighborhood! Office Phone: (760) 749-0313 Copyright © 2026 San Diego MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1540 Grandon Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Zip code | 92078 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in San Marcos
3-bedroom apartments at 1540 Grandon Ave cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in San Marcos.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
San Marcos
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,566 |
| April 2024 | $3,556 |
| May 2024 | $3,781 |
| June 2024 | $3,790 |
| July 2024 | $3,736 |
| August 2024 | $3,723 |
| September 2024 | $3,672 |
| October 2024 | $3,629 |
| November 2024 | $3,590 |
| December 2024 | $3,586 |
| January 2025 | $3,593 |
| February 2025 | $3,599 |
| March 2025 | $3,721 |
| April 2025 | $3,628 |
| May 2025 | $3,622 |
| June 2025 | $3,678 |
| July 2025 | $3,730 |
| August 2025 | $3,763 |
| September 2025 | $3,668 |
| October 2025 | $3,679 |
| November 2025 | $3,671 |
| December 2025 | $3,623 |
| January 2026 | $3,685 |
| February 2026 | $3,669 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1540 Grandon Ave
La Mirada Academy
3697 la mirada dr
san marcos, CA, 92078
K-8Public
B
North Coastal Consortium Schools
255 pico ave rm 220
san marcos, CA, 92069
K-12Public
Double Peak
111 san elijo rd
san marcos, CA, 92078
K-8Public
A
Limitless Learning Academy
1400 w ninth ave
escondido, CA, 92029
K-8Public
Surfside Academy
1125 s ditmar st
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K-12Public
C+
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around San Marcos near 1540 Grandon Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1540 Grandon Ave, San Marcos
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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