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2d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Storage | Dishwasher | Oven
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,333–$5,405
Apartment for rent
4d ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
Swimming pool | High ceilings | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
10h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1225 Avenida Fragata, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$3,975
House for rent
15h ago
220 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
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16h ago
320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,509–$3,768
Apartment for rent
Dishwasher
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
1d ago
3421 Polley Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
343 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | On-site management | Dishwasher
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
1d ago
University Commons condo for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
306 Calle Rayo #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$4,095
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 1
2d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1650 N Las Flores Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
$4,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 4
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1901 Mountain Laurel Rd #1901, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
3 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Feb 15
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,568–$3,268
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Village O apartment for rent in San Marcos
295 Churchill Ln #295, San Marcos, CA 92078
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
4d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
821 Mulberry Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Feb 1
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jan 27
4d ago
University Commons condo for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
Available Mar 1
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
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
$3,975
Condo for rent
Available Feb 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
730 Via Barquero #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
2 baths
$4,895
$4,495
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
875 Avenida Abeja, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
5 beds
3 baths
$4,400
$4,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1735 Avenida Regina, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
5 beds
3 baths
$4,564
$4,427
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
857 Ballow Way #857, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1643 Rue De Valle, San Marcos, CA 92078
Air conditioning | Swimming pool | Fitness center
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
1 bath
$3,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jan 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Jan 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
522 Charlotte Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Feb 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
4 baths
$3,695
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
832 Legacy Dr #832, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | High ceilings
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
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
1225 Avenida Fragata #1225, San Marcos, CA 92069
Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
4 beds
3 baths
$3,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
793 Fulton Rd #793, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | Fireplace | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 18
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
208 Woodland Pkwy #211, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$1,916
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
793 Fulton Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | Fireplace | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
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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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