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635 Merit Drive, San Marcos, California 92078, United States
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Amenities for 635 Merit Drive
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Ceiling Fan |
| Forced Air | Hardwood Floor |
| Utilities Included | Walk-in Closet |
| Water |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Garage Attached | Onsite Laundry |
| Sewage |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
Services
| Garbage | Landscaping |
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 635 Merit Drive
This property is available. Please inquire on this site to schedule a showing. 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home available 1/7/2026! Hardwood floors all downstairs with plush carpet upstairs. Open layout with living room that is connected to the kitchen. Kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steal appliances and medium wood cabinetry. Upstairs features a loft! Primary bedroom comes with a walk in closet and en suite bathroom. Primary bedroom bathroom includes double vanity sink, bathtub, and glass walk in shower. Rooms come equipped with ceiling fans. Deposit is equal to 1 month's rent. Rent includes water, sewage and garbage. Tenant(s) assume responsibility for all other utilities. Landscaping included. Sorry no pets allowed. Available: 01/07/2026 Heating: ForcedAir Cooling: Central Laundry: In Unit Parking: Attached Garage, 2 spaces Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed Security deposit: $4,895.00 Included Utilities: Water, Sewage, Garbage, Landscaping Disclaimer: Ziprent is acting as the agent for the owner. Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed. All information should be independently verified by renter.
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 635 Merit Drive compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- 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
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 92078 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in San Marcos
4-bedroom apartments at 635 Merit Drive cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in San Marcos.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
San Marcos
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,248 |
| January 2024 | $4,700 |
| February 2024 | $4,196 |
| March 2024 | $4,636 |
| April 2024 | $4,420 |
| May 2024 | $4,997 |
| June 2024 | $5,289 |
| July 2024 | $4,835 |
| August 2024 | $4,659 |
| September 2024 | $4,474 |
| October 2024 | $4,348 |
| November 2024 | $4,499 |
| December 2024 | $4,612 |
| January 2025 | $4,904 |
| February 2025 | $4,843 |
| March 2025 | $4,787 |
| April 2025 | $4,999 |
| May 2025 | $5,280 |
| June 2025 | $5,110 |
| July 2025 | $4,684 |
| August 2025 | $4,536 |
| September 2025 | $4,646 |
| October 2025 | $4,391 |
| November 2025 | $4,398 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 635 Merit Drive?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$195,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $195,800 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,895.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $4,695 |
| 2 years ago | $4,560 |
Schools near 635 Merit Drive
Discovery Elementary School
730 applewilde dr
san marcos, CA, 92078
K-5Public
A
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Internet available near 635 Merit Drive
Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around San Marcos near 635 Merit Drive
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 635 Merit Drive, San Marcos
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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