Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lake San Marcos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake San Marcos
$3,550/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake San Marcos is $3,550 per month as of November 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake San Marcos
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake San Marcos rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake San Marcos, CA
Average rent prices in Lake San Marcos have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $3,175, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,998.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,742 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,389 | 48% |  19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,350 | 13% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 11% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $7,875 | No Change | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake San Marcos | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,175 | No Change | 23% | |
Condos | $3,500 | 7% | 4% | |
Houses | $4,000 | 31% | 27% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,742
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,389
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Lake San Marcos
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,175
Last year
23%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
27%
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
87%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake San Marcos, CA is 43% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.
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2%Discover rentals in Lake San Marcos, CA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
384 Beaker Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
Price dropped $500Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
855 La Tierra Dr #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
Available Dec 11
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1830 Fairway Circle Dr #1830, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
855 La Tierra Dr #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
Available Dec 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1830 Fairway Circle Dr #1830, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
384 Beaker Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
Price dropped $500Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1830 Fairway Circle Dr #1830, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
855 La Tierra Dr #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
Available Dec 11
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
384 Beaker Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
Price dropped $500Fees 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.House for rent
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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 $3,550 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake San Marcos?
Average rent prices in Lake San Marcos have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Lake San Marcos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake San Marcos is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,650 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 $142,000/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).