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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$3,139 - 3,739
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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$2,672 - 5,621
The Rylan Apartments
100 Main St Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$4,900
Picture Perfect Summerhill Home!
1746 Willowspring Dr Encinitas, CA
4 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
322 Hillside Ter
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,850
Hillside Villas
321 Hillside Ter Vista, CA
1 BR | Dec. 26, 2025
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$4,475
Lovely 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Town Home In Encinitas Summerhill Community!
810 Summerhill Ct Encinitas, CA
3 BR | Jan. 14, 2026
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,600
226 N Citrus Ave
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,995 - 3,150
711 Frn Llc
711 Franklin Ln Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,601 - 3,650
Village Park Apartments
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2045 Village Park Way Encinitas, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,295
Corto View
160 Camino Corto Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
Spacious Two Story 3 Bed 2.5 Baths + 2 Car Garage In Great School District.
1953 Skyknoll Way Encinitas, 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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$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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$1,895
Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista
845 Newport Ter Vista, CA
1 BR | Jan. 2, 2026
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
560 Copper Dr
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,200
750 N Citrus Ave
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$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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$3,650
348 Windy Ln
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.4 miles from center of campus
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$7,300
Encinitas Gem With Serene Backyard Pool - Available Dec. 1, 2025
1671 Orange Blossom Way Encinitas, CA
4 BR | Available Now
7.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
237 Diamond Way
Vista, CA
2 BR | Dec. 8, 2025
7.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
Move-in Ready 3-bedroom Home In Vista!
410 Ferrara Way Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,900
18680 Caminito Cantilena Unit 234
San Diego, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,013
Ascot Village
633 Ascot Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
18722 Caminito Pasadero, Unit 18722
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
18650 Caminito Cantilena
San Diego, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
1749 Old Mill Rd Unit Upstairs
Encinitas, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
1749 Old Mill Rd Unit Upstairs
Encinitas, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.6 miles from center of campus
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$4,250
18741 Caminito Pasadero
San Diego, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.6 miles from center of campus
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$5,975
2039 Village Wood Rd
Encinitas, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,000 - 2,650
The Grand at Vista Village Apartments
628 West California Avenue Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.7 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 $2,550 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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