Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 1, 2026
Last updated on April 1, 2026
Last updated on April 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake San Marcos, CA is $3,795. This is +99%, or $1,886, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake San Marcos, CA is $3,795. This is +99%, or $1,886, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake San Marcos, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 16% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Lake San Marcos, CA is $2,579. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake San Marcos, CA costs about $2,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,150. Houses for rent in Lake San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,450.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,168 | 11% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $7,300 | 6% | 103% | |
Studio | $2,200 | - | - |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake San Marcos | $4,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,579 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,450 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,168
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
103%
Lake San Marcos
Average rent
$4,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,579
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
3%
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.
Median rent prices in Lake San Marcos, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alpine, CA.
Lake San Marcos
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake San Marcos, CA is 53% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
$3,200
Price drop
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,450
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
$3,599
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,450
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
$3,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
$3,599
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 23
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
$3,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
$3,599
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,450
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
$3,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
$3,599
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 23