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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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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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$4,295
1808 Crystal Ridge Way
Vista, CA
5 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,895
Arezzo
1400 Oak Hill Dr Escondido, CA
3 BR | Jan. 9, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
Paseo Del Prado
1635 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,750
7010 Via Calafia
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,900
7537 Jerez Ct
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,150
2639 Pirineos Way
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
Pirineos
2610 Pirineos Way Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
2 BR | Dec. 12, 2025
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
2 BR | Jan. 16, 2026
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,095
Gorgeous La Costa Condo!!
2304 Altisma Way #109 Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,250
2306 Altisma Way
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,095
La Costa Casa Grande - Condo W/ Dual Master Bedrooms - Carlsbad
2340 Caringa Way E Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
Beautiful Single Story Home Located In Ocean Hills! More Photos To Come Of Interior
3743 Via Del Rancho Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Jan. 17, 2026
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,400
3730 Via Del Rancho
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
2505 Navarra Dr
Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,335 - 2,495
Parkstone Vista
235 Pala Vista Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$6,900
Stunning 4B House In Gated Community In Carlsbad!
7359 Alicante Rd Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$4,200
Gorgeous Open View Hilltop Oasis Home - Cool Ocean Breeze
1208 Sunset Dr Vista, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
3829 Via Del Rancho
Oceanside, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,500 - 4,695
Costa Pointe Luxury 3-4 Bedroom Townhomes
7600 Sitio Del Mar Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,895
2380 La Costa Ave
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,695 - 4,295
Brand New Apartments And Townhomes In Vista + Bonus Room!
490 Lado De Loma Dr Vista, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,480 - 2,523
Found Lofts
516 S Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
Ranch Style Home In Rancho Pondarosa Community
7948 Represa Cir Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
6.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
1167 Meadow Lake Dr
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,195 - 2,750
The Best Of Vista
1110 Meadowlake Dr Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Dec. 26, 2025
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,900
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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$2,100
Meadowlake 1025
1025 Meadowlake Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,615 - 3,405
Avalon Vista
5.0
701 Breeze Hill Road Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.9 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 $2,550 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 $2,900 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 $2,900 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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