Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
California State University San Marcos, CA

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in California State University San Marcos, CA is $2,703. This is +39%, or $753, higher than the national average.

$2.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,703

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

256

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in California State University San Marcos, CA is $2,703. This is +39%, or $753, higher than the national average.

$2.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
61%
25%
5%
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

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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 price trends in
California State University San Marcos, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in California State University San Marcos, CA have decreased by 2% 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
California State University San Marcos, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in California State University San Marcos, CA is $2,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in California State University San Marcos, CA costs about $2,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,695. Houses for rent in California State University San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,212

-

2%

2 bedroom

$2,750

-

3%

3 bedroom

$3,895

-

33%

4 bedroom

$6,650

-

3%

Studio

$1,975

-

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,212

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,650

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University 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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