Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Average rent in
Cal State San Marcos, CA

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $890, higher than the national average.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

284

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $890, higher than the national average.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
56%
29%
6%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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 price trends in
Cal State San Marcos, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal State San Marcos, CA have increased by 6% 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.

Rent comparables in
Cal State San Marcos, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $2,575. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cal State San Marcos, CA costs about $2,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,666. Houses for rent in Cal State San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,350

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,795

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,900

-

2%

4 bedroom

$6,550

-

15%

Studio

$1,872

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,872

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,550

Last year

15%

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.

More data insights and reports

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National Rent Report

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