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Highlights

  • Pet park
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • 24-hour laundry facilities
  • Sparkling pool, spa
  • Bright, open living spaces

Location

305 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
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Renaissance Villas

Leasing office

(760) 471-1175

Property Overview

Renaissance offers an impressive living experience, highlighted by a strong Zumper rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, each rated 9 out of 10. With a location score of 9, residents benefit from convenient access to schools and essential services. Notable features, including a playground, resort-style amenities, and a pet-friendly community, enhance its appeal, especially for pet owners, with several nearby pet services.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Renaissance is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Renaissance has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2X12 bed1 bath780 sqft$2,650 /mo1 unit availableExperience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community living in this beautiful 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. Located in the heart of San Marcos, this home offers easy access to the I-5 freeway, shopping, dining, and entertainment—everything you need just minutes away! Apartment Features: Elegant granite countertops Hardwood plank flooring Sleek stainless steel appliances modern recessed lighting Bright, open floor plan designed for comfort and style Community Amenities: Relax in the sparkling pool and spa Playground Pet park for outdoor fun Community garden with organic fruit-bearing trees BBQ area Bike station Filtered water refill station 24-hour laundry facilities 24-hour emergency maintenance for peace of mind Cox Quick Connect Program – get 1 month FREE from Cox! Pet-friendly community with a dedicated Community Organizer and Advancement Program Lease Details: Monthly Rent: $2,650 Deposit: $500 (on approved credit) Lease Term: Flexible month-to-month Enjoy resort-style amenities, a welcoming community, and a home designed with modern finishes—all in a prime San Marcos setting. Call today to schedule your private tour and discover your new home! Renaissance Villas 305 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069 Phone Number: (760) 471-1175 Website: https www renaissancevillasapartments com
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Amenities for Renaissance

Apartment Amenities

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Appliances

DishwasherRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

24 Hour Laundry FacilityOnsite Laundry
Sewer

Grounds

BBQ AreaCommunity Garden
Outdoor SpacePet Park
PlaygroundSwimming Pool

Services

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance24 Hour Laundry Facilities
Bike StationMonthly Community Events
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About Renaissance

HomeApartments in San Marcos Renaissance

Experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community living in this beautiful 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. Located in the heart of San Marcos, this home offers easy access to the I-5 freeway, shopping, dining, and entertainment—everything you need just minutes away! Apartment Features: Elegant granite countertops Hardwood plank flooring Sleek stainless steel appliances modern recessed lighting Bright, open floor plan designed for comfort and style Community Amenities: Relax in the sparkling pool and spa Playground Pet park for outdoor fun Community garden with organic fruit-bearing trees BBQ area Bike station Filtered water refill station 24-hour laundry facilities 24-hour emergency maintenance for peace of mind Cox Quick Connect Program – get 1 month FREE from Cox! Pet-friendly community with a dedicated Community Organizer and Advancement Program Lease Details: Monthly Rent: $2,650 Deposit: $500 (on approved credit) Lease Term: Flexible month-to-month Enjoy resort-style amenities, a welcoming community, and a home designed with modern finishes—all in a prime San Marcos setting. Call today to schedule your private tour and discover your new home! Renaissance Villas 305 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069 Phone Number: (760) 471-1175 Website: https www renaissancevillasapartments com


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Renaissance is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Renaissance has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Renaissance
Price·9A 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.
Renaissance stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Renaissance goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Renaissance 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.
Renaissance 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 Renaissance 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Love how friendly the staff is. If I have something wrong going on management is on it. Lovely place to live in for sure.

Anabel R

Anabel R

Jul 12, 2024

Great place to live, management works well with you, maintence fixes requests. Love living here.

Alicia

Alicia

Jul 13, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Renaissance is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 8 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 11 pet supply stores near the property

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 Renaissance compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in San Marcos

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Renaissance to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in San Marcos.

3-bedroom apartments at Renaissance cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in San Marcos.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
San Marcos
A table of studio rental data trends in San Marcos
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,295
March 2024$2,310
April 2024$2,325
May 2024$2,267
June 2024$2,318
July 2024$2,354
August 2024$2,350
September 2024$2,344
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

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Can I afford to live at 305 W San Marcos Blvd?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$110,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $110,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $2,750.
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Schools near Renaissance

San Marcos Elementary School

1 tiger way

san marcos, CA, 92069

K-5Public
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Getting around San Marcos near 305 W San Marcos Blvd

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.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 305 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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