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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$2,315 - 5,408
Block C Apartments
250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,475
WINDSOR MANOR III
535 Autumn Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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26
$2,398 - 5,000
Marc San Marcos
1045 Armorlite Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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53
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$2,772 - 3,398
Prominence
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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66
$2,731 - 3,498
Prominence Apartments
Deal
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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3
$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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$4,500
Open House Saturday 11am - 1pm
485 Village Greens Way San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,600 - 3,095
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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$2,750 - 2,795
305 W San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Oct. 23, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,250
Beautiful 2 Bedroom Townhome - Available Now!
956 Blackstone Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
Olive Tree Manor
250 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,450
Palms Apartments San Marcos 2 Bed 2 Bath
240-48 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,450
Palms Apartments San Marcos 2 Bed 2 Bath
240-48 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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31
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$2,610 - 6,632
Barham Villas
570 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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4
$930 - 2,400
Autumn Terrace Apartments
251 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,150 - 2,575
Mission View Apartments
343 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
1.1 miles from center of campus
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6
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$3,195 - 3,295
Eugene Eddy San Marcos | Renovated Apartments With Assigned Parking
150 Gosnell Way San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,450
Large Two Bedroom Condo In San Marcos
433 Autumn Dr Apt 25 San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,435
Casa Mia
342-58 Pleasant Way San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
Seef61
551 Seeforever Dr Unit A San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,295
Charming Home In San Marcos
517 Barnett Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
1 Bedroom Condo With Many Amentieis
207 Woodland Pkwy #231 San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
1.6 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,795
Manufactured Home In Casitas Del Sol, 55+ Community
1219 Barham Dr #80 San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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1
$4,295
1160 Via Camellia
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,995
Beautiful 4-bedroom Home With Central Ac And Solar! Must See!!!
1500 Knob Hill Rd San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
1830 Fairway Cir Dr Unit 1830
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Nov. 3, 2026
2.3 miles from center of campus
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38
$2,030
With Highly Rated Schools, Convenient Access To Highway 78, San Marcos
1984 Fairway Circle Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.3 miles from center of campus
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26
$2,159
San Marcos
Deal
1480 Grand Ave San Marcos, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,405 - 3,305
eaves San Marcos
4.6
823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,795
2605 1 2 Kauana Loa Dr
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Oct. 23, 2026
2.4 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 4,252 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 $2,440 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 $2,570 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 $3,100 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 $3,100 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,610 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 $98,000 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:
September Rent Report

Welcome to the September 2026 San Marcos Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 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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San Marcos Rent Prices Decrease From August to September

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From August to September, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from August to September, San Marcos experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

September Prices: San Marcos vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in San Marcos and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased 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.

September 2026 Pricing Trends: San Marcos vs. National Comparisons

San Marcos Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in San Marcos over the past year has been declining. 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

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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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