Average Rent in Cal State San Marcos, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Cal State San Marcos, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $3,037. This is +54% higher than the national average.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,037

21%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

309

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $3,037. This is +54% higher than the national average.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

48%

35%

10%

$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 comparables in
Cal State San Marcos, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Cal State San Marcos, CA is $2,652. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cal State San Marcos, CA costs about $2,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,695. Houses for rent in Cal State San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,100.


1 bedroom	$2,300	-	20%
2 bedroom	$2,766	-	15%
3 bedroom	$3,800	-	32%
4 bedroom	$5,000	-	26%
Studio	$1,750	-	15%


Apartments	$2,652	-	No Change
Condos	$3,235	-	No Change
Houses	$4,100	-	No Change
Rooms	$1,300	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,766

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

26%

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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