Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 31, 2025
Last updated on December 31, 2025
Last updated on December 31, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake San Marcos, CA is $4,150. This is +118%, or $2,243, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake San Marcos, CA is $4,150. This is +118%, or $2,243, 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 8% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,759. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake San Marcos, CA costs about $2,232 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,894. Houses for rent in Lake San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,650 | 6% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,497 | 10% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | No Change | 56% | |
Studio | $4,200 | - | - |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake San Marcos | $3,890 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,759 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,200
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,497
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last year
56%
Lake San Marcos
Average rent
$3,890
Apartments
Average rent
$2,759
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
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 75% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
1064 La Reina Drive #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
679 Fahrenheit Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
4 beds
4 baths
$5,450
House for rent
21h ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
414 Caliper Way, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
414 Caliper Way #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
1453 La Habra Drive #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Dec 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake San Marcos
1610 Via La Plaza #1610, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
3 baths
$4,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1680 Via Caminar #1680, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
1453 La Habra Drive #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Dec 20
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
679 Fahrenheit Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$4,999
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
4 beds
4 baths
$5,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos
679 Fahrenheit Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
1453 La Habra Drive #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Dec 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1680 Via Caminar #1680, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
1064 La Reina Drive #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
4 beds
4 baths
$5,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake San Marcos
1610 Via La Plaza #1610, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
3 baths
$4,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$4,999
House for rent
21h ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
414 Caliper Way, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
21h ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
414 Caliper Way, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
414 Caliper Way #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1680 Via Caminar #1680, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15