Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 8, 2026

Average rent in
San Marcos, CA

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.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,028

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

47

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
44%
44%
5%
1%
$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 price trends in
San Marcos, CA

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
San Marcos, CA

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%

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%

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$3,028
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,736
increased by97%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Marcos, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

More data insights and reports

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5d+ ago

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Very good

Grandon Village

1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,457–$2,100

Apartment for rent

1401 El Norte Pkwy Spc 180 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Marcos

2BR/2.0BA

1401 El Norte Pkwy Spc 180, San Marcos, CA 92069

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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141 Johnston Ln #141-4 - Photo 1 of 1

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

858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

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1540 Grandon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in San Marcos

TOWNHOME - San Marcos, CA

1540 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds

2 baths

$3,320

House for rent

805 Almond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos

House for rent

2134 Cosmo Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Commons condo for rent in San Marcos

3 beds

3 baths

$3,500

$3,400

Price drop

Condo for rent

588 Summerholly Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

SINGLE_FAMILY - San Marcos, CA

588 Summerholly Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

$3,400

Price drop

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