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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

61 - 90 of 189 Results
43
$2,095 - 2,445
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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15
$2,095 - 2,693
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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$2,310 - 2,715
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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$2,100
**move In Special** Vista First Floor Corner Unit Two Bedroom Apartment For Rent
2280 Primrose Ave Vista, CA
2 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
Hidden Valley Villas
1141 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Oct. 24, 2026
3.9 miles from center of campus
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12
$2,493 - 7,861
Valle at Escondido
1204 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
2 - 3 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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14
$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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$4,200
Move-in Special - Lovely Escondido House For Rent - 4 Bed /2 Bath
1023 W 2nd Ave Escondido, CA
4 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$6,490
San Marcos 5br Executive House 4.5 Baths Granite Kitchen 3 Car Private Fenced Yard Avail Now 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
37
$2,800
1564 Tanglewood Ln
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
235 W Lincoln Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,029
1404 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
4.2 miles from center of campus
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Pool
14
$2,550 - 3,495
W Grand Apartments
555 W Grand Ave Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
4.2 miles from center of campus
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21
$2,245 - 2,700
1202-1214 North Broadway
Escondido, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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44
$2,695
1132 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$5,100
6079 Paseo Pradera
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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1
$3,445
Sd: Beautiful Victorian Home With Large Lot, Sweeping Views, Wraparound Deck & Upstairs Suite
850 W 7th Ave Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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9
$2,399
956 W 10th Ave
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$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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$2,103 - 6,246
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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$2,260
419 W 4th Ave
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
Villa Quixote
400-408 E Mission Ave Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,200
2 Bed/1 Bath Escondido Move In Special
321 Waverly Pl Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,050
Villa Park
345 E Park Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 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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12
$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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5
$2,100
Villa Mission
460 E Mission Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,795
Woodlawn Apartments
4.8
330 N Juniper St Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,195
418 W 8th Ave
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 4,252 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 $2,440 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 $2,570 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 $3,100 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 $3,100 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 $98,000 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:
September Rent Report

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

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From August to September, 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 August to September, 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 $.

September 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.

September 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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