Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2025
Last updated on October 22, 2025
Last updated on October 22, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,245. This is +67%, or $1,300, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,245. This is +67%, or $1,300, 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 6% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,860. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA costs about $2,620 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,750.
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1 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | 5% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,595 | 5% | 7% | |
Studio | $4,700 | 1% | 330% |
Comparables | ||
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San Elijo Hills | $3,985 | |
University Commons | $3,645 | |
Village O | $3,150 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,860 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,760 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
330%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
University Commons
Average rent
$3,645
Village O
Average rent
$3,150
San Elijo Hills
Average rent
$3,985
Apartments
Average rent
$2,860
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,760
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
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.
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 12% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
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Condo for rent in San Marcos
153 Diamante Rd #153, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
12h ago
342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
250 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3511 De Leone Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
150 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$6,800
$6,600
Price drop
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
1468 Beechtree Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
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 Dec 2
4d ago
1635 Creek St, San Marcos, CA 92078
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,950–$3,850
Apartment for rent
6h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,442–$6,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #779A, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$2,940–$3,400
Apartment for rent
6h ago
250 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,578–$5,761
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
$5,800
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600–$2,800
Apartment for rent
6h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,442–$6,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
250 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,578–$5,761
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$3,795
House for rent
18h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3511 De Leone Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
House for rent
Available Nov 20
1d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
269 W San Marcos Blvd #20, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #779A, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$2,940–$3,400
Apartment for rent
5h ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600–$2,800
Apartment for rent
6h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,442–$6,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,400
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
$5,800
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
21h ago
320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
250 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
504 Lotus Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
3 baths
$4,085
$3,845
Price drop
Condo for rent
6h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,442–$6,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent