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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

121 - 150 of 192 Results
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$2,150 - 2,811
Elan Felicita Creek
Deal
301 W Vermont Ave Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,950 - 5,200
Vista La Costa
3.8
7541 Gibraltar Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
Fountain Estates Apartments
1289-1315 E Grand Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
Escondido Historic Neighborhood 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home
428 S Date St Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
2538 1/2 Foothill Dr
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,725
3512 El Paso Alto #B - #C
Vista, CA
1 BR | Apr. 16, 2026
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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5
$1,895 - 3,295
Latte Of Escondido
1580 S Juniper St Escondido, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
Renovated Single-story 4br Home With Designer Kitchen In La Costa
7911 Terraza Disoma Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,795 - 3,195
Chai Of Escondido
1701 S Juniper St Escondido, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
Charm And Elegance In Vista's Shadowridge
1875 St Thomas Road Vis Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,466 - 3,268
Santa Fe Ranch
3402 Calle Odessa Carlsbad, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,365 - 2,484
Shadowridge Country Club Villas
1617 Live Oak Rd Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,700
Charming 1-story Corner Lot Home With Great Room & Patio
1502 Sheridan Pl Escondido, CA
3 BR | May. 10, 2026
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,650
2 Bed / 2 Bathroom W/ Laundry & A/c In Unit
495 San Pasqual Valley Rd #144 Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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29
$8,900
3008 Azahar St
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,550
2 Bedrooms 2 Baths In Escondido Over At The Grand View Apartments
1316 E Grand Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
Haven76
4.9
2414 S Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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123 Main St
Carlsbad, CA
Studio | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,100
Vista Living At It's Finest!
1601 Wesley Way Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,695
Cozy 2-bedroom Duplex With Fireplace & Sunroom In Vista – Don’t Miss Out!
1521 Sunrise Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$6,700
Vista Panoramic View 6 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Home For Rent
2342 Carioca Pl Vista, CA
6 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Arezzo
1400 Oak Hill Dr Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,150 - 2,795
Paseo Del Prado
1635 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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22
$3,600
634 Aster St
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,750 - 2,350
991 Postal Way
Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
1247 Stonemark Pl
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
***available Now - Mid-term Lease Only *** Single Level 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home In La Costa*****
2814 La Costa Ave Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
Cozy 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Unit
2352 Altisma Way Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,395 - 2,795
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.0 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 3,940 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 $2,440 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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