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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$3,595
Ksb - Santa Fe Townhomes
1452 Vista Heights Way Vista, CA
2 BR | Oct. 6, 2026
5.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,648
3215 Costa Alta Dr Unit 84
Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$975 - 1,300
204 E 2nd Avenue (trenton Arms)
204 E 2nd Ave Escondido, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,795 - 1,940
Casa Grande Apartments
455 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Oct. 4, 2026
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,425 - 2,500
Hilltop Condos at Sienna Hills
455 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,850
J&p - 660 N. Hickory
660 N Hickory St Escondido, CA
2 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,188
6971 Ballena Way Unit Unit
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,770 - 2,385
Pepperwood Apartments
2144 University Dr Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,699 - 1,939
416-418 N. Hickory
Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,461
Journeys End
Vista, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,395
Two-story Townhome In La Costa!
2941 Corte Diana Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,395
Sommerset La Costa
2939 Unicornio St Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
6106 Rancho Brida, Unit 6106
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Dec. 1, 2026
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,809
56U
300 S Ivy St Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,595 - 3,200
1546 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,528 - 3,059
Shadowridge Park Apartments
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2000 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,480 - 2,164
Vida
1084 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
5.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,130
2 Bed+2bath Single Story Family Home Located In The Heart Of Shadowrid
1387 Longfellow Rd Vista, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
5.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,700
414 S. Fig
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Oct. 15, 2026
5.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,369 - 6,729
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1070-90 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.2 miles from center of campus
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$4,495
Gorgeous Escondido Home With Amazing View
1651 Daybreak Pl Escondido, CA
4 BR | Available Now
5.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,119
62U
326 Felicita Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Oct. 21, 2026
5.3 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
1446 Portofino Dr
Vista, CA
3 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
5.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,595
2 Bed Condo In Sea Point Tennis Club
7303 Calle De Fuentes Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,800
Golf Course View 2 Bd With Bonus Room
1086 Almeria Ct Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,590
1126 E Grand Ave Unit 1
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,695
1119 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,675 - 3,295
Latte Of Escondido
1580 S Juniper St Escondido, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,695
Light, Bright, And Lovely Single-story Home, With Huge Yard Space And Ample Driveway Parking In Escondido!
1339 Wilson Pl Escondido, CA
4 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
1854 Loreto Gln
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.5 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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