Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 6, 2025

Average rent in
San Marcos, CA

Last updated on September 6, 2025

Last updated on September 6, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
San Marcos, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,212. This is +61% higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,212

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

63

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,212. This is +61% higher than the national average.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
42%
42%
10%
3%
$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

63%
37%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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
San Marcos, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,675. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA costs about $2,502 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,706. Houses for rent in San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,405

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,795

5%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,850

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,750

11%

2%

Studio

$2,545

16%

95%

Studio

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

95%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,405

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in San Marcos, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Marcos, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carlsbad, CA.

San Marcos

Median rent price$3,212
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Marcos, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Grandon Village

1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,457–$2,100

Apartment for rent

San Marcos Terrace Apts LLC - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.3

Very good

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532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069

2 beds

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$2,350

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Eugene Eddy - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Eugene Eddy

150 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA 92069

3 beds

2 baths

$3,395–$3,595

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532 Almond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos

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532 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds

3 baths

$3,450

House for rent

2473 Antlers Way - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

University Commons house for rent in San Marcos

2473 Antlers Way

2473 Antlers Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds

2 baths

$3,595

$3,495

Price drop

House for rent

441 Almond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Village O house for rent in San Marcos

3 beds

3 baths

$3,600

$3,500

Price drop

House for rent

2134 Cosmo Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

University Commons house for rent in San Marcos

3 beds

3 baths

$3,700

$3,500

Price drop

House for rent

2159 Cosmo Way - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

University Commons house for rent in San Marcos

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