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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

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589 Almond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos

589 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
603 Via Del Caballo #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

603 Via Del Caballo - 1

603 Via Del Caballo #1, San Marcos, CA 92078

4 beds

4 baths

$5,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1219 E Barham Dr #80 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

1219 E Barham Dr #80, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2737 Sarver Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

2737 Sarver Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Walk-in closets

3 beds

2 baths

$5,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
100 Chesapeake Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

Single Family Residence - San Marcos, CA

100 Chesapeake Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

4 beds

3 baths

$5,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Updated: November 1, 2026

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San Marcos, CA apartments for rent

Average rent in San Marcos, CA

As of today, San Marcos' average rent price is $3,192 per month, roughly unchanged from last year. See the San Marcos rent report.

Average rent

$3,192

YoY change

0%

Rentals, last 30 days

58

Average rent by unit type in San Marcos, CA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$3,192/mo0%
1 bedroom$2,150/moN/A
2 bedroom$2,825/moN/A
3 bedroom$3,850/moN/A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in San Marcos, CA?

The average rent in San Marcos, CA is $3,192 a month. 1-bedrooms average $2,150 and 2-bedrooms $2,825, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the San Marcos rent report.

How much rent can I afford in San Marcos, CA?

You'd need to earn about $86,000 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($2,150 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends and availability are calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

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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San Marcos, CA rental availability
🔑Available apartment rentals126
💰Best rent deal1219 E Barham Dr #80
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