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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$2,404 - 3,310
Block C Apartments
250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Dec. 8, 2025
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,295 - 2,895
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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$2,275
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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53
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$2,772 - 3,398
Prominence
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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
$2,798 - 3,327
Prominence Apartments
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,895
531 Camino Verde
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
857 Ballow Way Unit 857
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
443 Almond Rd Unit 1
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,350
3 Bed 3 Bath By Cal Sate!
441 Almond Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,473 - 3,599
Block C
250 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,850
San Marcos, 568 Almond Rd - Great Location!
568 Almond RD San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$5,450
Amazing New Home In San Marcos' Best New District!
300 Triangular Rd San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
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667 Gemstone Dr
San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
679 Fahrenheit Dr Unit Amplitude
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,999
Live In A New Home!
696 Metric Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,999
2025 Build, 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath With Over 2000Sqft
712 Metric Ln San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,095
432 Caliper Way
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,650 - 2,795
305 W San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jan. 15, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
141 Johnston Ln
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Dec. 29, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$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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$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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$2,400
240-48 W San Marcos Blvd - 244 E
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,595
3 Bed 3 Bath Townhouse In San Marcos - Brand New
293 Mission Villas Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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28
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$2,442 - 6,124
Barham Villas
Deal
570 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,150 - 2,750
Mission View Apartments
343 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,095
Eugene Eddy
150 Gosnell Way San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,500 - 2,800
Pebblecreek Apartments | Spacious Apartment Homes In The Heart Of San Marcos!
580-592 Los Vallecitos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,295
Casa Mia
342-58 Pleasant Way San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$5,450
Magnificent Stone Canyon Home With Top Of The World Views
919 Bridgeport Ct San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
1404 Mountain Laurel Rd
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.4 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 3,712 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 $2,380 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 $2,530 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 $2,950 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 $2,950 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 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 $95,000 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:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 San Marcos Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 November to December

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, 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 November to December, 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 $.

December 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.

December 2025 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

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 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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