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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$2,268 - 3,744
Block C Apartments
Deal
250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,925
WINDSOR MANOR I
3.6
250 Knoll Road San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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24
$1,925
Windsor Manor Apartments
3.6
245 Knoll Road San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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53
3D Tour
$2,772 - 3,398
Prominence
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5.0
603 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,473 - 3,599
Block C
Deal
250 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$5,600
368 Camino Carta
San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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25
$3,400
Conveniently Located 3 Br, 3 Bath Townhome Close To Everything.
715 Hatfield Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.6 miles from center of campus
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43
$5,795
138 Unity Ln
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
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ROOM
667 Gemstone Dr
San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,000
Lovely Townhome In San Marcos
180 Diamante Rd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,395 - 3,050
The Avenue At San Marcos
506 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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2
$2,700
305 W San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
0.8 miles from center of campus
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14
$2,095 - 2,445
141 Johnston Apartment Homes
141 Johnston Ln San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
0.9 miles from center of campus
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10
$2,445
141 Johnston Ln
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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13
$2,220 - 2,723
Block C
250 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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45
$3,495
534 Whitesage Rd
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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8
$2,250
Olive Tree Manor
250 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | May. 25, 2024
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,015
The Mariposa
195 Johnston Ln San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,187 - 3,550
Barham Villas
570 East Barham Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
San Marcos, 520 Creeknettle Rd, Rmdld 2024, Luxury Vinyl Plank Floors, Quartz Counters, Ac, Fplc, 2 Car Garage.
520 Creeknettle Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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23
$3,895
293 Mission Villas Rd
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,550
Mission View Apts
343 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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9
3D Tour
$3,495
Eugene Eddy
150 Gosnell Way San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jul. 18, 2024
1.2 miles from center of campus
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13
$2,999
1121 La Moree Rd
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2024
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
Immaculate Corner Townhome With Mountain And City Views, Plus Solar!
455 Fitzpatrick Rd #102 San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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17
$3,300
335 Borden Rd Unit San
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | May. 20, 2024
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,650
Fully Remodeled 2 Bedroom Condo Available In San Marcos!
219 Woodland Pkwy #153 San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,600
Don't Miss Out On The Opportunity To Make This Your Own Slice Of Paradise In San Marcos! Available To Rent Today!! June Move In!
209 Woodland Pkwy San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
1.6 miles from center of campus
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19
$2,800
1137 Arbor Ln
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
Welcome To A Lifestyle Where Luxury Meets Convenience In The Vibrant Heart Of San Marcos! Pre-lease Today!
260 Candera Ln San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in San Marcos, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 2,687 apartments available in San Marcos.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in San Marcos, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in San Marcos is around $2,390 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Marcos is around $2,550 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Marcos is around $3,000 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in San Marcos, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, the average rent price is $3,000 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,620 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in San Marcos, CA?

Based on average rent prices in San Marcos, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $96,000 to live comfortably.

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near California State University-San Marcos to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of California State University-San Marcos apartments to choose from!

San Marcos:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2024 San Marcos Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2024 key findings and figures for the San Marcos rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in San Marcos and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of San Marcos average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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1 BR       2 BR

San Marcos Rent Prices Increase From April to May

San Marcos rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0.08% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,577.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, San Marcos experienced a 0.45% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,092.0.

May Prices: San Marcos vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in San Marcos and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in San Marcos over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the San Marcos suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the San Marcos suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the San Marcos suburbs.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: San Marcos vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
$2,336
$1,913
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

San Marcos Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in San Marcos over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, San Marcos average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a San Marcos one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about San Marcos and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for San Marcos and suburbs

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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