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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

31 - 60 of 192 Results
43
$2,025 - 2,360
Elan Riverwalk
Deal
1302-1322 Morning View Dr Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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47
$2,129
San Marcos
1480 Grand Ave San Marcos, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
2.3 miles from center of campus
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32
$3,599
1880 Fairway Cir Dr Unit 1880
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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37
$2,435 - 2,900
eaves San Marcos
4.6
823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,900
Great Home With Large Backyard!
1620 Rock Springs Rd Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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19
$2,175
San Marcos Rental
1401 El Norte Pkwy Spc 180 San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Apr. 10, 2026
2.7 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,960
Charming Studio House In San Marcos
621 Starstone Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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14
$2,090
Meadow Creek Apartments
3474 Descanso Avenue San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
2.8 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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1
$3,200
Beautiful Corner Condo In Lake San Marcos
1029 Martina Ct San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,995
Polley Drive Apartments
3421 Polley Dr San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,500
Stylish 2 Bed / 2 Bath In Prime San Marcos Location – Resort-style Amenities!
858 S Rancho Santa Fe RD San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Apr. 10, 2026
3.0 miles from center of campus
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21
$3,100 - 3,599
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
863 Viewpoint Dr San Marcos, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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15
$2,145 - 2,445
Elan Northwoods
Deal
420 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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0
$1,695 - 2,675
Coral Tree Apartments
320 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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22
$2,900
Available 2Bed
1230 Wren Gln Escondido, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
3.4 miles from center of campus
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19
$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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$2,650
Casa Serena
1260 Borden Rd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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22
$3,850
483 Estrelita Dr
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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12
$2,955 - 3,206
Alta Vista
Deal
1245 Morning View Drive Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
Section 8
Covered Parking
24
$1,696 - 2,387
Morning View Terrace
Deal
439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102 Escondido, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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13
$1,819 - 2,462
Terrace Gardens
Deal
1045 Morning View Drive Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
33
$2,295 - 3,225
Forest Glen
Deal
493 Beaumont Gln Escondido, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
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20
$2,380 - 3,125
Forest Glen
493 Beaumont Glen Escondido, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
Section 8
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12
$2,182 - 5,400
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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Luxury
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4
$1,460
Beautiful Studios With All Utilities Included
528 W Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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13
$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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47
$2,609 - 3,219
Camden Old Creek
1935 Northstar Way San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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Income Restricted
Section 8
5
$3,200
2506 Antlers Way
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | May. 11, 2026
4.0 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,995
1056 N Escondido Blv
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,399 - 1,699
1064 N. Escondido
1064 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
Studio | Available Now
4.0 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 3,940 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 $2,340 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 $2,450 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 $3,030 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 $3,030 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,650 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 $94,000 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:
April Rent Report

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

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, 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 March to April, 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 $.

April 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.

April 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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