Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Lake San Marcos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lake San Marcos

$4,200/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake San Marcos is $4,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 115% above the national average rent, or $2,250 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake San Marcos

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake San Marcos rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lake San Marcos, CA

Average rent prices in Lake San Marcos have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lake San Marcos, CA

Rent prices in Lake San Marcos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake San Marcos is $2,968, whereas a house costs $5,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos run $2,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,500.

Listings

Studio

$7,250

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,478

2%

-

2 bedroom

$3,275

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,800

19%

13%

4 bedroom

$6,800

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$7,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,478

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,275

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake San Marcos, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Lake San Marcos, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lake San Marcos and Alpine by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake San Marcos

Median rent price$4,200
increased by115%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake San Marcos, CA is 75% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.

Discover rentals in Lake San Marcos, CA

1022 San Marino Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos

1022 San Marino Dr - 1

1022 San Marino Dr #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

1510 Calle Devanar - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Lake San Marcos

3 beds

2 baths

$3,595

$3,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

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Frequently asked questions for Lake San Marcos, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lake San Marcos rental market.

How much is rent in Lake San Marcos?

The average rent in Lake San Marcos is $4,200 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake San Marcos?

Average rent prices in Lake San Marcos have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Lake San Marcos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake San Marcos is 115% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake San Marcos?

To comfortably afford rent in Lake San Marcos, you'd need to earn approximately $168,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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