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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

61 - 90 of 206 Results
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$2,145 - 2,499
Elan River Village
Deal
1845 N Broadway Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
1337 North Broadway
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,975
419 W 4th Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,195 - 2,800
Forest Glen
493 Beaumont Gln Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$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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12
$2,250 - 7,229
Valle at Escondido
1204 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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4
$1,460 - 1,570
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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11
$2,675
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments
920 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,739 - 3,209
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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$2,995
Spacious 2 Bedroom + Office/den Townhome In Beautiful San Marcos, Ca
2132 Cosmo Way San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,399
1064 N. Escondido
1064 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
Studio | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$6,690
San Marcos 5br Executive House Avail $6690 Text 858-774-1574
2750 Dove Tail Dr San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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University Commons
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$1,995
2183 Primrose Ave
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$9,500
19948 Cerro Pedregoso
Escondidio, CA
4 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,950
6865 Camino De Amigos
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Jul. 4, 2026
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
528-530 S Tulip St
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
Popular Escondido Single Story 3 Bedroom Home!
1253 Joshua St Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$ Ask - 1,795
Mission Terrace
832 N Juniper St. Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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11
$2,198 - 2,298
Valle at Mission
832 Juniper St Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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22
$1,783 - 6,700
Valle at Mission
832 N Juniper St Escondido, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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18
$2,610 - 2,800
Rancho Hills
915 Brooktree Lane Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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4
$2,175
Villa Quixote
400-408 E Mission Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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24
$2,500
1620 1/4 York Dr
Vista, CA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
4.5 miles from center of campus
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36
$5,400
3211 Rancho St
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
Villa Park
345 E Park Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,299
849 W. 11th Street
849-853 W 11th Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,050
Wonderful 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Condo In Escondido - Call Today
744 Park Pl Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
851 W 11th Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
711 S Pine St Unit 711
Escondido, CA
Studio | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,000
The Grand at City Center Apartments
303 S Maple St Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.6 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 4,126 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 $2,400 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 $3,130 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 $3,130 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,630 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 $96,000 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:
July Rent Report

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

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From June to July, 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 June to July, 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 $.

July 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.

July 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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