Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lake San Marcos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake San Marcos
$3,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake San Marcos is $3,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake San Marcos
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,725, whereas a house costs $4,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $7,990 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,425 | 28% |  18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,304 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 9% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $8,900 | No Change | 56% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lake San Marcos | $3,872 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,725 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,597 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,197 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$7,990
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,304
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
56%
Lake San Marcos
Average rent
$3,872
Apartments
Average rent
$2,725
Condos
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,197
Last 30 days
9%
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
89%higher than the national median
21%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$2,625
55%$2,600
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61%$2,797
$2,095
4%$2,017
15%$5,547
39%$6,500
1%$2,350
31%$2,095
17%Discover rentals in Lake San Marcos, CA
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
Condo for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1666 Via Inspirar, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
957 La Bonita Dr #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1666 Via Inspirar, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
957 La Bonita Dr #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
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
Condo for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
1666 Via Inspirar, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
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
Condo for rent
Available Nov 3
4d ago
Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos
957 La Bonita Dr #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
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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 $3,600 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake San Marcos?
Average rent prices in Lake San Marcos have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Lake San Marcos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake San Marcos is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 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 $144,000/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).