Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 2, 2025
Last updated on October 2, 2025
Last updated on October 2, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake San Marcos, CA is $3,395. This is +72%, or $1,421, higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake San Marcos, CA is $3,395. This is +72%, or $1,421, 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 5% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $3,175. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake San Marcos, CA costs about $2,424 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,550. Houses for rent in Lake San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,450.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $2,700 | 29% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 10% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 2% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 | 8% | 108% | |
Studio | $4,900 | - | - |
Comparables | ||
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Lake San Marcos | $4,250 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $3,175 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,575 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
108%
Lake San Marcos
Average rent
$4,250
Apartments
Average rent
$3,175
Condos
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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 57% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.
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Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
1d ago
414 Caliper Way, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$4,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$5,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
1408 La Plaza Dr #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$6,300
House for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1608 Via Ocioso #1608, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
4d ago
1609 Sonata Ln, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
4d ago
1541 La Fiesta Dr, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
1541 La Fiesta Dr, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
4d ago
1609 Sonata Ln, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$5,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
1d ago
414 Caliper Way, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$4,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Nov 14
21h ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1608 Via Ocioso #1608, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$5,395
House for rent
4d ago
1541 La Fiesta Dr, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
414 Caliper Way, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$4,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Nov 14
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent