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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

61 - 90 of 248 Results
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3D Tour
$1,685 - 2,451
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community
439 W El Norte Pkwy Ste 102 Escondido, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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22
3D Tour
$1,799 - 2,396
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community
Deal
1045 Morning View Dr Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,395 - 2,695
Peppertree Apartments | Convenience, Comfort & Community
1006 Del Dios Rd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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1
$3,700
Beautiful Lake San Marcos Home - Offered By Krc Realty - Rich Farmer Team
1645 Waterlily St San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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21
$2,599 - 3,500
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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23
$3,595
1226 Elfin Forest Rd W
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,850
1110 Gaucho Pl
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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17
$3,450
1386 Dandelion Way Unit 1386 Dandelion Way
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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38
$3,460
1386 Dandelion Way Unit San
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
Charming 3br House With Loft In San Marcos
1742 Hermosita Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,695 - 3,200
Coral Tree Apartments
320 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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27
$2,195
Casa Serena
1260 Borden Rd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Jan. 12, 2026
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
West San Marcos Three Bedroom Two 1/2 Bathroom For Rent
1271 Farmington Pl San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 31, 2025
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Highly Desirable Double Wide 55+ Home In Rancho Escondido!
525 W El Norte Pkwy Spc 126 Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,550
Skyline Vista Townhome With 3 Master Bedrooms
2454 Verano Way Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.6 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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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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$6,900
Spacious 5-bedroom Home With Pool & Spa In San Elijo Hills ** Move In Special $500 Off First Month's Rent!**
2509 Blue Oak Pl San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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University Commons
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$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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$2,695 - 3,345
Forest Glen
Deal
493 Beaumont Gln Escondido, CA
2 - 3 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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Section 8
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$2,300
Hidden Valley Villas
1141 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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11
$2,495
1141 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
5bd/4.5ba, 3,500 Sq. Ft. San Marcos Home W/ Ocean Views
2153 Goya Pl San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,460 - 1,570
Vista Cove
528 W Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio | Dec. 13, 2025
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,375 - 3,075
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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45
$2,629 - 3,589
Camden Old Creek
1935 Northstar Way San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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Income Restricted
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8
$2,495
1064 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
1064 N. Escondido
1064 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
225 W El Norte Pkwy Unit 148
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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 3,712 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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