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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$2,495
419 W 4th Ave
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 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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$2,795
1145 N Broadway
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$8,500
5 Bedroom Resort-style Estate With Pool, Spa & Rv Parking
1806 Lemonadeberry Ln Vista, CA
5 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,525 - 1,650
Village Green Senior Community
1068 North Broadway Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,050 - 2,625
1202-1214 North Broadway
Escondido, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$4,300
735 S Upas St
Escondido, CA
4 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,695
1132 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,800
6035 Paseo Carreta
Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,175
6540 Paseo Adelante
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$ 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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$2,610 - 2,800
Rancho Hills
915 Brooktree Lane Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,450
419 W 4th Ave
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,600
1620 1 4 York Dr
Vista, CA
1 BR | Dec. 28, 2025
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
1620 1 4 York Dr
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
1620 1 4 York Drive Vis Unit A
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,895
6557 Corte Cisco
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
Lovely Condo Available In Vista!
1959 Wellington Ln #3 Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,950
Welcome To "home For The Holidays!"
1941 Wellington Ln #7 Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
W 9th Ave (727-31)
727-731 W 9th Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Dec. 12, 2025
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
111 E Pennsylvania Ave
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
717 S Pine St Unit 717
Escondido, CA
Studio | Dec. 6, 2025
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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$3,650
3070 Corte Trabuco
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,050
Villa Mission
460 E Mission Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,100 - 1,250
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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$4,995
2055 Woolem Pl
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,645 - 2,445
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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$2,395 - 2,550
Hilltop Condos
455 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Dec. 30, 2025
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,549
343 Lansing Cir
Escondido, CA
Studio | 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 3,712 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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