Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 8, 2026
Last updated on March 8, 2026
Last updated on March 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,028. This is +59%, or $1,128, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,028. This is +59%, or $1,128, 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 3% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,399 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,795. Houses for rent in San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,697.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,897 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,599 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,350 | 19% | 16% | |
Studio | $1,597 | 8% | 27% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
San Elijo Hills | $2,900 | |
University Commons | $4,200 | |
Village O | $3,147 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,640 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,697 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,599
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
16%
Village O
Average rent
$3,147
San Elijo Hills
Average rent
$2,900
University Commons
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,640
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,697
Last 30 days
4%
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 19% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
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5d+ ago
1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,457–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1401 El Norte Pkwy Spc 180, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
141 Johnston Ln #141-4, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1540 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$3,320
House for rent
2d ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
University Commons condo for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
$3,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
588 Summerholly Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jan 27
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 W San Marcos Blvd, 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
Condo for rent in San Marcos
220 Woodland Pkwy #250, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Apr 13
1h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #626A, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$3,360
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$3,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #626A, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$3,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1401 El Norte Pkwy Spc 180, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
141 Johnston Ln #141-4, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
3h ago
250 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,464–$3,865
Apartment for rent
11h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$5,886
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$2,764–$2,988
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$3,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #626A, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$3,360
Apartment for rent
1d ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,345–$2,895
Apartment for rent
11h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$5,886
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1643 Rue De Valle, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
$2,775
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,395
House for rent
4d ago
3421 Polley Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
821 Mulberry Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,250
Price drop
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1401 El Norte Pkwy Spc 180, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
141 Johnston Ln #141-4, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
8h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1574 Hilcorte Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
4 beds
2 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Mar 14
11h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$5,843
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1643 Rue De Valle, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
$2,775
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1