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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$2,448 - 3,980
Block C Apartments
250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,200
559 Sonoma St
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jan. 7, 2026
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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$4,400
Bright Modern Home In Twin Oaks Golf Course
602 Maybritt Cir San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
942 Wren Way
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,300
525 Avenida Ortega
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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66
$2,528 - 3,098
Prominence Apartments
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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3D Tour
$2,772 - 3,398
Prominence
Deal
5.0
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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$4,395
Elegant 4 Bed / 3 Bath House In Twin Oaks Valley Ranch/ San Marcos!
1738 Medinah Rd San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Feb. 1, 2026
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,295 - 2,895
The Avenue At San Marcos
506 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,995
Magnificent Stone Canyon Home With Top Of The World Views
919 Bridgeport Ct San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,550 - 3,650
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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30
$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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28
3D Tour
$2,320 - 5,001
Barham Villas
570 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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13
$2,475 - 3,075
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments
920 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
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667 Gemstone Dr
San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$4,100
793 Fulton Rd
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,220 - 2,723
Block C
250 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,350
3 Bed 3 Bath By Cal Sate!
441 Almond Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
443 Almond Rd Unit 1
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$8,500
5 Bedroom Resort-style Estate With Pool, Spa & Rv Parking
1806 Lemonadeberry Ln Vista, CA
5 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,250
729 Kellogg St
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
857 Ballow Way Unit 857
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
2010 W San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,000
1620 1 4 York Dr Unit B3
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
1620 1 4 York Dr Unit B1
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,000
1620 1 4 York Dr Unit B2
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
1620 1/4 York Dr
Vista, CA
1 BR | Dec. 29, 2025
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,610 - 2,800
Rancho Hills
915 Brooktree Lane Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,550
Skyline Vista Townhome With 3 Master Bedrooms
2454 Verano Way Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.6 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 3,772 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 $2,390 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 $2,890 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 $2,890 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 $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:
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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