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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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3D Tour
$2,377 - 3,287
Passage Buena Vista
Deal
740 Paseo Buena Vista Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,643 - 4,657
The Rylan Apartments
100 Main St Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,645
The Best Of Vista
1110 Meadowlake Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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18
$4,400
3730 Via Del Rancho
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Oct. 4, 2026
6.1 miles from center of campus
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Ocean Hills
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$2,395
Charming Unit In The Heart Of Vista, Ca
235 Pala Vista Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Oct. 16, 2026
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$5,395
Spacious Four Bedroom House In Escondido!
3317 Vista St Escondido, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,200
Costa Pointe Luxury 3-4 Bedroom Townhomes
7600 Sitio Del Mar Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Oct. 29, 2026
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
Upper Level Off Civic Center!
259 Alestar St Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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33
$1,983 - 2,495
Found Lofts
516 S Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Oct. 18, 2026
6.6 miles from center of campus
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1
$12,000
Coastal Retreat In La Costa - Spacious Home With Backyard Oasis
2215 Paseo Saucedal Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.8 miles from center of campus
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4
$2,395
Clearbrook Terrace Apartments - Offboarding Tbd
1010-1054 Clearbrook Ln Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.8 miles from center of campus
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2
$2,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Unit
1060 Meadow Lake Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Meadow Lake Apartments
1037-1051 Meadow Lake Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,625 - 4,220
Avalon Vista
5.0
701 Breeze Hill Road Vista, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,795 - 2,150
322 Hillside Ter
Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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4
$2,100
Hillside Villas
321 Hillside Ter Vista, CA
2 BR | Oct. 14, 2026
7.0 miles from center of campus
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10
$3,030 - 3,145
Village Park Apartments
Deal
2045 Village Park Way Encinitas, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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12
$2,499
210 Goetting Way
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,150
Tangerine Cove Village
501-563 Tangerine Cove Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
164 Terracina Way
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,395
Price Improvement! Updated 3br Home W/ Fenced Yard – Now $3,395
523 N Citrus Ave Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,625
Villa Las Brisas Apartments
801 Hillside Ter Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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8
$1,700
528 N Citrus Ave
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,245
Tuscany Hills Apartments
1212 Calle Jules Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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11
$2,295
Newport Gardens Apartments
845 Newport Ter Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,425
240 Nevada Ave
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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9
$1,895
560 Copper Dr
Vista, CA
Studio | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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6
$2,650
Vista Terrace Apartments
415 Plymouth Dr Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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17
$1,659
Updated 1br Condo | Garage, Patio & Pool/spa
669 Diamond Way Apt 235A Vista, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
7.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,993 - 2,013
Ascot Village
633 Ascot Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.5 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:
October Rent Report

Welcome to the October 2026 San Marcos Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 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 September to October

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From September to October, 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 September to October, 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 $.

October 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.

October 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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