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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$3,177 - 4,047
Passage Buena Vista
740 Paseo Buena Vista Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
7.0 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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$2,410 - 4,446
The Rylan Apartments
100 Main St Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
7.0 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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$2,495
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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$16,500
3377 Calle Margarita
Encinitas, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,384
1550 Encino Dr
Escondido, CA
Studio | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
Arezzo Apartment Homes!
1400 Oak Hill Dr Escondido, CA
2 BR | Jul. 13, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,240
Paseo Del Prado Apartments!
1635 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Jul. 24, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,425
991 Postal Way
Vista, CA
2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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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$2,795 - 3,095
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
894 Phillips St
Vista, CA
2 BR | Jul. 3, 2026
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$6,995
7490 Via De Fotuna
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,400
3730 Via Del Rancho
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
6.1 miles from center of campus
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Ocean Hills
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$2,695
Playa Vista Apartments
173 Pala Vista Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,150
Now Leasing! Brand New Townhome Apartments In Vista
627 Civic Center Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Jul. 29, 2026
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
27725 Mountain Meadow Rd #32
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
Avalon Drive
264 Avalon Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,181 - 2,740
Found Lofts
516 S Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
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$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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$2,195 - 2,745
The Best Of Vista
1110 Meadowlake Dr Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 8, 2026
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
3910 2136 2162 Vista
2136 2162 Vis Oceano, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
Meadowlake 1025
1025 Meadowlake Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,520 - 3,805
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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$2,150
322 Hillside Ter
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,475 - 2,570
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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$2,395
Knox: Franklin Ln
722 Franklin Ln Vista, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,545
N Citrus Ave
523 N Citrus Ave Vista, CA
3 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in San Marcos, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 4,126 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 $2,480 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 $3,130 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 $3,130 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,630 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:
July Rent Report

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

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From June to July, 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 June to July, 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 $.

July 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.

July 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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