Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 22, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
San Elijo Hills | $3,822 | |
University Commons | $3,450 | |
Village O | $3,095 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,599 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | 45% | - |
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%
University Commons
Average rent
$3,450
Village O
Average rent
$3,095
San Elijo Hills
Average rent
$3,822
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,599
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
45%
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.
San Marcos
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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.
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17h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1232 Sunrise Vw #101, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
3 baths
$1,950
House for rent
1d ago
250 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Commons house for rent in San Marcos
2540 Corbel Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
201 Westlake Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
433 Autumn Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Condo for rent
Available Apr 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
350 Shirley Dr #A, San Marcos, CA 92069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Jan 8
13h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #1015A, San Marcos, CA 92069
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,190–$4,800
Apartment 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 Feb 1
5h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$3,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1363 Abbey Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
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
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,450
$3,350
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
343 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,575
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$3,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Apr 9
13h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #1015A, San Marcos, CA 92069
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,190–$4,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,298
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1232 Sunrise Vw #101, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
3 baths
$1,950
House for rent
22h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$5,809
Apartment for rent
23h ago
141 Johnston Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
250 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,413–$5,369
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Apr 9
5h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$3,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd #1015A, San Marcos, CA 92069
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,190–$4,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,298
Apartment for rent
1d ago
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
195 Johnston Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
21h ago
3421 Polley Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
22h ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$5,809
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 bed
1 bath
$2,385–$2,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Apr 9
1d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
195 Johnston Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
343 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
250 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,450
$3,350
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 beds
2 baths
$3,124–$5,467
Apartment for rent