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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$2,379 - 5,000
Marc San Marcos
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1045 Armorlite Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,249
San Marcos
1480 Grand Ave San Marcos, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
San Marcos Terrace Apts Llc
532 Richmar Ave San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
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551 Seeforever Dr Unit A San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,950
635 Woodward St
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
214 Woodland Pkwy
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
220 Woodland Pkwy Unit 247
San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
Cute 1 Bedroom Condo In The Heart Of San Marcos Available Now!
206 Woodland Pkwy San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,550
Second Story 2 Bd/2ba Townhouse In San Marcos
209 Woodland Pkwy San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
Fully Remodeled: Spacious 3 Bedroom Condo In San Marcos With Ac
1109 Privet St San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 29, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,850
931 Rock Springs Rd
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,750
143 Avenida Chapala, Unit 102
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,600
Beautiful 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2,726 Sqft House In Peaceful San Marcos Neighborhood - Available Now
305 Toyon Ct San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,569 - 3,502
Marc
1045 Amorlite Drive San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$6,490
2839 Livery Pl
Escondido, CA
5 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,995
1326 Via Dorado
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,995
906 Lacebark St
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,410 - 3,155
eaves San Marcos
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823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Dec. 21, 2025
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,150 - 3,750
Virano Apartments
1635 Creek St San Marcos, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
647 Beverly Pl
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
Nicely Renovated Corner Property With A Pool!
1560 Indian Summer Rd San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$4,180
3670 La Mirada Dr
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,095
Rel182 - 1820 W El Norte Pkwy
1820 W El Norte Pkwy Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
837 Via Juanita
San Marcos, CA
Studio | Feb. 1, 2026
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
2-bed, 2-bath Condo In The Heart Of San Elijo Hills ** Move In Special $1,500 Off First Month's Rent**
1239 Highbluff Ave San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$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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$3,250
3852 La Campana Ct
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,250
3852 La Campana Ct
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 20, 2025
2.8 miles from center of campus
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Charming & Upgraded San Marcos Home With Privacy And Space
658 Las Flores Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,950
Beautiful San Marcos Home - Offered By Krc Real
1501 Borden RD San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.9 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

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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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