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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

61 - 90 of 192 Results
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$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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$4,995
2 Story 4 Bedroom Home Located In Amber Woods Community
1050 Woodcrest Ln Vista, CA
4 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
Renovated 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath
310 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,825
1225 N Broadway Unit 12
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.1 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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$3,200
880 La Terraza Blvd Unit 1
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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26
$2,695
1132 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,195
526 S Tulip St
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$5,400
3433 Corte Viejo
Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Apr. 11, 2026
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
950-956 W. 10th
950-956 W 10th Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$ 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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$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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$1,893 - 4,244
Valle at Mission
Deal
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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6
$2,399
Clark Street Terrace
204 Clark St Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
2 Bed/1 Bath Escondido-move In Promotion 1st Month Rent Free!!
321 Waverly Pl Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
2 Bed/1 Bath Escondido-move In Promotion 1st Month Rent Free!!
321 Waverly Pl Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,095 - 2,150
Villa Park
345 E Park Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,825 - 1,895
849 W. 11th Street
849-853 W 11th Ave 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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$2,195
847 W 11th Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
W. 7th Ave Apartments
432-446 W 7Th Ave Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,600
Welcome To This Charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Home Located In The Desirable Carlsbad, Ca
6971 Ballena Way Unit 7 Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Apr. 14, 2026
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
Single Level End Unit 1Bedroom And 1Bath
6980 Ballena Way Unit 42 Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,999
22U
560 -570 E. Mission Ave. Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,100
204 E 2nd Avenue (trenton Arms)
204 E 2nd Ave Escondido, CA
Studio | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,720 - 2,420
Casa Grande Apartments
455 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,450 - 2,630
Hilltop Condos
455 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Apr. 10, 2026
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,695
J&p - 660 N. Hickory
660 N Hickory St Escondido, CA
2 BR | Apr. 13, 2026
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,999
32U
640 E Mission Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.7 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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