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12h ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,330
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #626A, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,575
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,595
$4,495
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
341 Rolling Hills Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
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12h ago
3421 Polley Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
13h ago
141 Johnston Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
19h ago
320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
343 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | On-site management | Dishwasher
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
141 Johnston Ln #141-4, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
6h ago
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,425–$5,513
Apartment for rent
18h ago
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,298
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #E, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
23h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
$4,200
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
House for rent
Available Mar 23
1d ago
University Commons townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2506 Antlers Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available May 11
1d ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,100–$3,599
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,395
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
Studio
1 bath
$2,450
$1,960
Price drop
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3d ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,485–$5,838
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
4d ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
203 Marquette Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
San Elijo Hills house for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
$4,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Mar 28
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
350 Shirley Dr #A, San Marcos, CA 92069
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
362 Via Los Arcos #NA, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
2 baths
$9,950
House for rent
Available Mar 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
561 Moonlight Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
21247 Questhaven Rd #NA, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
House for rent
Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
2160 Coast Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Mar 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1643 Rue De Valle, San Marcos, CA 92078
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,775
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
1219 Sunrise Vw #101, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
3 baths
$3,795
Condo for rent
Available Mar 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
220 Woodland Pkwy #250, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
San Elijo Hills house for rent in San Marcos
1375 Dolomite Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Apr 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3834 La Rosa Dr #A, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
100 Chesapeake Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
3 baths
$5,300
House for rent
1d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$930–$2,489
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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San Marcos, CA, has a suburban feel that a lot of residents appreciate, particularly for its family-friendly atmosphere and numerous parks. Many locals enjoy the variety of shopping options and restaurants available, along with good schools that cater to families. The city also offers beautiful scenery and access to outdoor activities. However, some residents have noted traffic congestion can be a hassle during peak hours, which might be a consideration for those commuting to nearby areas. Additionally, a few express concerns about the rise in housing costs affecting renters.
In 2025, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA is approximately $2,341, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,855.
Rents in San Marcos have experienced a modest increase of 1.27% in 2024 compared to 2023. However, 1-bedroom rents have decreased by 4.78%, while 3-bedroom rents have increased by 1.77%.
The best time to look for an apartment in San Marcos is during the winter months, as this period may yield better deals despite a potentially limited selection. Summer months, especially May and July, are more competitive with higher demand and prices.
Yes, San Marcos offers a good selection of pet-friendly apartments, with 64.65% of listings being pet-friendly.
Utilities are included in approximately 16% of rental listings in San Marcos.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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