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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$2,395 - 5,000
Marc San Marcos
1045 Armorlite Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,149
San Marcos
1480 Grand Ave San Marcos, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,388 - 5,439
Block C Apartments
250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,569 - 3,502
Marc
1045 Amorlite Drive San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,350
Luxury Townhome 3 Level 2 Car Garage Modern Kitchen Must See Charmer $3350
365 Fitzpatrick Rd #101 San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,400
**beautiful 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Town Home In San Marcos - Available 08/14**
375 Fitzpatrick Rd #101 San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,400
746 Camino Magnifico
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,150 - 2,575
Mission View Apartments
343 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$930 - 2,400
Autumn Terrace Apartments
251 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,225 - 3,450
Virano Apartments
1635 Creek St San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,090
Meadow Creek Apartments
3474 Descanso Avenue San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,395
141 Johnston Apartment Homes
141 Johnston Ln San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jul. 9, 2026
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,545 - 3,195
Eugene Eddy
150 Gosnell Way San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,575 - 2,650
305 W San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,445 - 2,611
Elan Northwoods
Deal
420 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,695 - 2,675
Coral Tree Apartments
320 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
Charming Home In San Marcos
517 Barnett Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,473 - 3,599
Block C
250 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
842 Via Bella Donna
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
Rare Discovery Hills Gem – 3 Bedroom Home With Serene Backyard Oasis
569 Whitesage Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
787-789 N Alda Dr
San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,895
Gorgeous Single-family Home In San Marcos!
808 Laurelwood Ct San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$5,000
Beautiful Home Across From Trail
3443 Arborview Dr San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Jul. 11, 2026
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
1880 Fairway Cir Dr Unit 1880
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Oct. 6, 2026
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,078 - 3,268
Prominence Apartments
Deal
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,772 - 3,398
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603 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
2183 Primrose Ave
Vista, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,695 - 2,885
The Avenue At San Marcos
506 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,450 - 3,750
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
863 Viewpoint Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,187 - 3,550
Barham Villas
570 East Barham Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 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 $2,400 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 $2,500 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 $96,000 to live comfortably.

Palomar College

Nearby San Marcos is Escondido, CA, where the Stone Brew Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival is held every August. With tons of beer to taste, live music, gourmet food, and a relaxed atmosphere, there’s a reason this celebration has been going on annually for nearly twenty years. The San Marcos Festival occurs each April and October, celebrating spring, and then Oktoberfest. San Marcos is about a 40-minute drive from San Diego, where there are many, many more annual celebrations. San Marcos is home to hotels, golf courses, high-rated restaurants, and walking and biking trails. Double Peak Park is one of the most famous parks, because at the top, you can see for miles and miles, an incredible view, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Everyone is astonished by the 360 view. Other fun things to do in San Marcos are go bowling, laser tagging, go to the movies, visit wineries, go shopping at the Antique Village or the Grand Plaza, and other local retailers.

San Marcos:
June Rent Report

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

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

June 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.

June 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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