Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 6, 2025
Last updated on December 6, 2025
Last updated on December 6, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,050. This is +58%, or $1,125, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,050. This is +58%, or $1,125, 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 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,640. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA costs about $2,460 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,750. Houses for rent in San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,897.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,426 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,597 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 4% | 4% | |
Studio | $4,200 | 4% | 64% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
San Elijo Hills | $2,839 | |
University Commons | $3,669 | |
Village O | $3,750 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,640 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,897 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,426
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Village O
Average rent
$3,750
University Commons
Average rent
$3,669
San Elijo Hills
Average rent
$2,839
Apartments
Average rent
$2,640
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,897
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
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 23% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
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House for rent in San Marcos
10w Borden Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$895
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,936
Condo for rent
1d ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
250 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
3d ago
342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
150 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
3852 La Campana Court #3852, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3852 La Campana Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
1 bath
$3,250
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 Jan 1
17h ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2010 West San Marcos Boulevard #2010, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
1635 Creek Street, San Marcos, CA 92078
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,150–$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1262 Elfin Forest Road West #1262, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
3 baths
$3,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$3,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Village O condo for rent in San Marcos
139 Elora Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
2d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$3,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
270 Avenida De Suerte, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
Available Dec 2
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,930
Apartment for rent
4h ago
570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,371–$6,124
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,936
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,895
House for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Verified
270 Avenida De Suerte, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
Available Dec 2
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$3,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
506 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
2d ago
150 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
2d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
250 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
4d ago
506 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$3,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$4,895
House for rent
Available Jan 7
4h ago
570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,371–$6,124
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
320 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
Apartment for rent