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12h ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$3,410
Price drop
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20h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #1015A, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,130–$4,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
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
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,675
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34m ago
House for rent in San Marcos
Garage parking
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
37m ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
In-Unit Laundry
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
5h ago
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,245–$5,319
Apartment for rent
6h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,451–$6,353
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
14h 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–$3,248
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
166 Diamante Rd #1, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
266 S Carmel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Furnished | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
House for rent
Available May 13
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
910 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #D, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
908 Terraza Mar #NA, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
874 Via La Venta #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 18
3d ago
University Commons condo for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,495
Condo for rent
Available May 8
4d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
4d ago
Village O house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
University Commons townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
150 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
269 W San Marcos Blvd #5, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
207 Westlake Dr #3, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1574 Glencrest Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
201 Westlake Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
433 Autumn Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Condo for rent
Available Apr 21
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
224 Woodland Pkwy #157, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available May 16
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
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
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
12h ago
1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
Assigned parking | Swimming pool | Residents lounge
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,457–$2,241
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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.
San Marcos 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's available inventory.
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%.
April offers the lowest rental prices in San Marcos, while July sees the highest rents, creating an 18% difference between peak and off-peak pricing in 2025. August and December experience less competition as demand softens compared to the more competitive March and July months.
Village O, University Commons, and San Elijo Hills provide the best environments for social living with strong neighborhood population density and shared community spaces. University Commons generates the highest consumer interest, drawing 1.14 times more inquiries than the market average, while both University Commons and Village O offer 1-bedroom apartments at around $2,030 per month.
Village O offers the best value for budget-conscious renters, with rent dropping to around $1,440 per month, representing 29% below the city median. This neighborhood combines affordability with social amenities and pet-friendly features, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious residents.
San Marcos offers strong pet accommodation with 45% of rental listings welcoming pets. Village O stands out as particularly pet-friendly, featuring pet waste stations, regular pet events, generous outdoor spaces, and apartments with no breed restrictions and dedicated pet spaces.
Utilities are rarely included in San Marcos rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of available listings across all apartment types. This pattern remains consistent whether you're looking at studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, or 3-bedroom units.
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.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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