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Highlights

  • Additional storage
  • Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout
  • 1 car garage available for rent

Location

3421 Polley Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
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Management

Fjellestad Properties, Inc., dba FBS Property

Leasing office

(442) 245-5807

Property Overview

Polley Drive Apartments earns an 8 out of 10 overall rating, with especially strong marks for amenities and location, plus a solid price rating that reflects good value. It also ranks in the 75th percentile for value for money, and notable features include additional storage, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, and a 1-car garage available for rent.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Polley Drive Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Polley Drive Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,895 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to this beautiful second-floor one-bedroom apartment, perfectly located in the heart of Vista! Enjoy the convenience of living just minutes from shopping, dining, breweries, parks, and the vibrant Downtown Vista district. With easy access to Interstate 78 and the SPRINTER commuter rail, commuting throughout North County San Diego has never been easier. Whether you're exploring the local restaurants, catching a show at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, or spending the day at nearby beaches, this home places you close to everything you love. Home Features: - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout - Beautiful kitchen featuring white cabinetry and granite-style countertops - Assigned Parking - Additional storage / 1 car garage available for rent - Convenient access to Interstate 78 and the SPRINTER commuter rail - Close to Downtown Vista, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, parks, and just a short drive to North County beaches. GARAGE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $150 A MONTH Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautifully updated apartment your next home. Schedule your tour today! ***Please make sure to apply through our website www fbs-pm com We DO NOT accept applications through Zillow at this time.****

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Amenities for Polley Drive Apartments

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking
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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

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About Polley Drive Apartments

HomeApartments in San Marcos Polley Drive Apartments

Welcome home to this beautiful second-floor one-bedroom apartment, perfectly located in the heart of Vista! Enjoy the convenience of living just minutes from shopping, dining, breweries, parks, and the vibrant Downtown Vista district. With easy access to Interstate 78 and the SPRINTER commuter rail, commuting throughout North County San Diego has never been easier. Whether you're exploring the local restaurants, catching a show at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, or spending the day at nearby beaches, this home places you close to everything you love. Home Features: - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout - Beautiful kitchen featuring white cabinetry and granite-style countertops - Assigned Parking - Additional storage / 1 car garage available for rent - Convenient access to Interstate 78 and the SPRINTER commuter rail - Close to Downtown Vista, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, parks, and just a short drive to North County beaches. GARAGE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $150 A MONTH Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautifully updated apartment your next home. Schedule your tour today! ***Please make sure to apply through our website www fbs-pm com We DO NOT accept applications through Zillow at this time.****


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Polley Drive Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Polley Drive Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Polley Drive Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Polley Drive Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Polley Drive Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Polley Drive Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Polley Drive Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Polley Drive Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Polley Drive Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby

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 Polley Drive Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in San Marcos

1-bedroom apartments at Polley Drive Apartments cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in San Marcos.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
San Marcos
A table of studio rental data trends in San Marcos
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,389
October 2024$2,330
November 2024$2,457
December 2024$2,496
January 2025$2,418
February 2025$2,109
March 2025$2,357
April 2025$2,390
May 2025$2,399
July 2025$1,856
August 2025$2,116
September 2025$2,008
October 2025$1,701
November 2025$2,261
December 2025$2,284
January 2026$2,424
February 2026$2,403
March 2026$2,178
April 2026$2,023
May 2026$2,142
June 2026$2,292
July 2026$2,396
August 2026$2,391
September 2026$2,414

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$75,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,895.
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Schools near Polley Drive Apartments

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

oceanside, CA, 92054

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 3421 Polley Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3421 Polley Dr, San Marcos

Groceries

7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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