Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $3,008. This is +58%, or $1,108, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $3,008. This is +58%, or $1,108, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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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 Cal State San Marcos, CA have increased by 11% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $2,549. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cal State San Marcos, CA costs about $2,360 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,593. Houses for rent in Cal State San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,343 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | - | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | - | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | - | 6% | |
Studio | $1,895 | - | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cal State San Marcos, CA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,549 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,343
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cal State San Marcos, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,549
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cal State 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.
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1d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1901 Mountain Laurel Rd #1901, San Marcos, CA 92078
4 beds
3 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,457–$2,100
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Kit Carson house for rent in Escondido
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
1d ago
1580 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
727 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1280 N Citrus Ave, Vista, CA 92084
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,830–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
$1,899
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
604 Camino De Orchidia, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
6335 Keeneland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4 beds
5 baths
$18,450
$16,950
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
3000 Azahar St #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4 beds
2 baths
$14,500
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
863 Starflower Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3 baths
$13,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
La Costa Oaks South house for rent in Carlsbad
7337 Corte Tomillo #1, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5 beds
5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
Available Dec 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carlsbad
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1528 Calle Narcisos, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
2 baths
$10,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
3245 Brookside Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3 baths
$10,300
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,274–$3,321
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,225–$2,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$3,607
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$4,450
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
4 beds
4 baths
$4,950
House for rent
1d ago
1006 Del Dios Rd, Escondido, CA 92029
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
298 Eddie Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,274–$3,321
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$3,607
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,619–$4,679
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
161 W Los Angeles Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
627 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
701 Breeze Hill Rd #423A, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
2 baths
$3,930
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,274–$3,321
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
740 Paseo Buena Vis, Vista, CA 92084
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$3,607
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1350 Calle Jules, Vista, CA 92084
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Lake San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$4,450
House for rent
3d ago
920 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$2,619–$2,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent