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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$2,379 - 5,000
Marc San Marcos
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1045 Armorlite Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,249
San Marcos
1480 Grand Ave San Marcos, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,500 - 2,800
Pebblecreek Apartments | Spacious Apartment Homes In The Heart Of San Marcos!
580-592 Los Vallecitos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 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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$2,250
San Marcos Terrace Apts Llc
532 Richmar Ave San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,950
Beautiful San Marcos Home - Offered By Krc Real
1501 Borden RD San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,600
Beautiful 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2,726 Sqft House In Peaceful San Marcos Neighborhood - Available Now
305 Toyon Ct San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,150 - 2,750
Mission View Apartments
343 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,295
Casa Mia
342-58 Pleasant Way San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,150 - 3,750
Virano Apartments
1635 Creek St San Marcos, CA
2 - 3 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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$2,400
240-48 W San Marcos Blvd - 244 E
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
141 Johnston Ln
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Dec. 29, 2025
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,275
Olive Tree Manor
250 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,095
Eugene Eddy
150 Gosnell Way San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,650 - 2,795
305 W San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jan. 15, 2026
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$4,180
3670 La Mirada Dr
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,999
Live In A New Home!
696 Metric Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$4,999
2025 Build, 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath With Over 2000Sqft
712 Metric Ln San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
679 Fahrenheit Dr Unit Amplitude
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$5,450
Amazing New Home In San Marcos' Best New District!
300 Triangular Rd San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,950
635 Woodward St
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,695 - 3,200
Coral Tree Apartments
320 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,995
Charming & Upgraded San Marcos Home With Privacy And Space
658 Las Flores Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,595
3 Bed 3 Bath Townhouse In San Marcos - Brand New
293 Mission Villas Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,250
3852 La Campana Ct
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,250
3852 La Campana Ct
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 20, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
647 Beverly Pl
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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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$1,950
837 Via Juanita
San Marcos, CA
Studio | Feb. 1, 2026
1.7 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 $2,530 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 $2,950 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 $2,950 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.

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:
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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