Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Average rent in
San Marcos, CA

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $2,950. This is +52%, or $1,005, higher than the national average.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,950

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

51

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, CA is $2,950. This is +52%, or $1,005, higher than the national average.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
48%
40%
6%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA costs about $2,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,798. Houses for rent in San Marcos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,195

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,799

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,750

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$6,875

2%

132%

Studio

$3,990

9%

58%

Studio

Average rent

$3,990

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

132%

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$2,950
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,716
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Marcos, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

More data insights and reports

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