Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2025
Last updated on September 6, 2025
Last updated on September 6, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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% |
Comparables | ||
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San Elijo Hills | $3,600 | |
University Commons | $4,300 | |
Village O | $3,475 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,675 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,950 | 2% | No Change |
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%
Village O
Average rent
$3,475
University Commons
Average rent
$4,300
San Elijo Hills
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
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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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.
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Last year
5d+ ago
1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,457–$2,100
Apartment for rent
13h ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
150 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,395–$3,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
532 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
3 baths
$3,450
House for rent
2d ago
University Commons house for rent in San Marcos
2473 Antlers Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Village O house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,600
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
University Commons house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,700
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
University Commons house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
2d ago
San Elijo Hills house for rent in San Marcos
1672 Trenton Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
5 beds
3 baths
$9,700
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
San Elijo Hills house for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$8,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
3 baths
$7,500
$7,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1356 Dandelion Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
3 baths
$5,800
House for rent
Available Oct 26
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 Jun 29
1d ago
1635 Creek St, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1372 Dandelion Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,567–$5,831
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,099
Apartment for rent
13h ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,690
House for rent
17h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,567–$5,831
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
863 Viewpoint Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,150–$3,780
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$3,050
Apartment for rent
17h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,567–$5,831
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1574 Glencrest Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
5 beds
4 baths
$6,250
$5,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
500 Rancheros Dr #NA, San Marcos, CA 92069
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
University Commons house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
507 Moonlight Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$3,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
305 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
343 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
13h ago
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,567–$5,558
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent