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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$2,310 - 2,495
Elan Riverwalk
Deal
1302-1322 Morning View Dr Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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21
$2,500 - 3,840
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
863 Viewpoint Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,675
Coral Tree Apartments
320 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Nov. 20, 2026
3.4 miles from center of campus
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37
$2,460 - 3,165
eaves San Marcos
4.6
823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Nov. 15, 2026
2.4 miles from center of campus
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18
$3,350 - 4,150
Virano Apartments
1635 Creek St San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,675
1146 Calle Emparrado
San Marcos, CA
Studio | Nov. 16, 2026
2.6 miles from center of campus
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63
$2,700
925 La Fiesta Way
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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63
$2,700
925 La Fiesta Way
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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63
$2,700
925 La Fiesta Way
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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63
$2,700
925 La Fiesta Way
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
13440 Rees Rd
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
842 Via Bella Donna
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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29
$4,000
855 La Tierra Dr
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Dec. 11, 2026
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,950
1130 Elfin Forest Rd Unit Laura W
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,195
1240 Via Portovecchio
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,095
2029021
1721 1725 St Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
1705 Muirfield Gln
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
1705 Muirfield Gln
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
1705 Muirfield Gln
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
2010 W San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,000
1221 Soria, Escondido, CA 92026
Deal
Escondido Ca, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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41
$2,310 - 2,495
Elan Riverwalk
Deal
1332 Morning View Dr Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$5,800
20065 Fortuna Del Este
Elfin Forest, CA
3 BR | Dec. 1, 2026
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
Vista Apartment Two Bedroom For Rent
2280 Primrose Ave Vista, CA
2 BR | Dec. 2, 2026
3.9 miles from center of campus
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12
$2,163 - 3,059
Valle at Escondido
1204 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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4
$1,460
Beautiful Studios With All Utilities Included
528 W Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio | Nov. 16, 2026
4.0 miles from center of campus
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15
$2,675 - 3,275
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments
920 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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37
$2,800
1564 Tanglewood Ln
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
1407 N Broadway Unit D
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,395
235 W Lincoln Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.1 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 4,289 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 $2,160 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 $2,500 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 $2,930 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 $2,930 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 $86,000 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:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2026 San Marcos Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 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 October to November

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

November 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.

November 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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