Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $2,982. This is +57%, or $1,082, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $2,982. This is +57%, or $1,082, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 San Marcos, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA costs about $2,549 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,575. Houses for rent in San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,937.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 5% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 3% | 1% | |
Studio | $4,390 | 2% | 62% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
San Elijo Hills | $3,845 | |
University Commons | $3,995 | |
Village O | $3,250 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,897 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,937 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,390
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
62%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Village O
Average rent
$3,250
University Commons
Average rent
$3,995
San Elijo Hills
Average rent
$3,845
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$3,937
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
Median rent prices in San Marcos, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carlsbad, CA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Marcos, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
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5d+ ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
604 Kellogg St, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,457–$2,100
Apartment for rent
8h ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
27m ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$4,629
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
141 Johnston Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1h ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,700
Apartment for rent
1h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3834 La Rosa Dr #A, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2010 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2010 W San Marcos Blvd #2010, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1742 Morgans Ave #1, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,895
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 1
3h ago
863 Viewpoint Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
Elfin Forest Rd W #1, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
3 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Feb 9
1h ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 20
17h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,480–$3,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
270 Avenida De Suerte, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,525
House for rent
Available Dec 2
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,810
Apartment for rent
1h ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
27m ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$4,629
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
863 Viewpoint Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,650
Apartment for rent
8h ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,695
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 30
5d+ ago
Verified
270 Avenida De Suerte, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,525
House for rent
Available Dec 2
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,810
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,480–$3,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,700
Apartment for rent
27m ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$4,629
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
$4,400
Price drop
House for rent
3h ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,480–$3,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,695
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 30
5d+ ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
Apartment for rent
27m ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$4,629
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
$4,400
Price drop
House for rent
3h ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent