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823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,405–$3,340
Price drop
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
3 baths
$4,895
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Available Jan 7
2d ago
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823 Nordahl Rd #250A, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,310–$3,650
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2d ago
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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3d 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
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3d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400–$2,700
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
Swimming pool | High ceilings | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,936
Condo for rent
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
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9h ago
141 Johnston Lane, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$2,795
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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12h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
14h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,448–$3,980
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
$2,442–$5,264
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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871 Via La Venta #NA, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Dec 31
2d 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
2d ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
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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
3d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
793 Fulton Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
On-site laundry | Fireplace | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$4,100
House for rent
3d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,599–$3,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
251 Mission Villas Rd #251, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 10
3d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
220 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
525 Avenida Ortega #NA, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
3 baths
$4,695
$4,495
Price drop
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Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 25
5d+ ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
729 Kellogg Street #729, San Marcos, CA 92078
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
3 beds
3 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Dec 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
516 Peach Way #2, San Marcos, CA 92069
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan
Studio
0 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
269 West San Marcos Boulevard #24, San Marcos, CA 92069
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Condo for rent
Available Feb 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1240 Sunrise Vw #103, San Marcos, CA 92078
Garage parking | Balcony | Ev charging
4 beds
3 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,788
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
5 beds
4 baths
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
Summerholly Drive #1, San Marcos, CA 92078
Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
$3,650
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
460 Chardonnay Court, San Marcos, CA 92069
Fireplace | Carpet | Outdoor space
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
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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.
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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