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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$3,595
Ksb - Santa Fe Townhomes
1452 Vista Heights Way Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.2 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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$2,400
1620 1/4 York Dr
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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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$2,650
Cozy Condo In Shadowridge Community
1941 Wellington Ln #7 Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
220 Woodland Pkwy Unit 250
San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,770 - 2,385
Pepperwood Apartments
2144 University Dr Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
Located In The Charming City Of San Marcos This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Available On June
1137 Arbor Ln San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,595 - 3,200
1546 S Santa Fe Ave
Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$6,995
Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathroom Home In The Varadero Community
1718 Playa Vis San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$7,795
908 Terraza Mar
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
3.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,596 - 3,048
Shadowridge Park Apartments
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2000 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
Beautiful Single Story Home In Shadow-ridge!
1559 Harbor Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Jun. 26, 2026
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
Seef61
551 Seeforever Dr Unit A San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
1446 Portofino Dr
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$5,800
3211 Rancho St
Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,700
Tanglewood
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | May. 20, 2026
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,365 - 2,484
Shadowridge Country Club Villas
1617 Live Oak Rd Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,600 - 3,320
eaves San Marcos
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823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | May. 28, 2026
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Cozy 2-bedroom Duplex With Fireplace & Sunroom In Vista – Don’t Miss Out!
1521 Sunrise Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
Charm And Elegance In Vista's Shadowridge
1875 St Thomas Road Vis Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,100
Vista Living At It's Finest!
1601 Wesley Way Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
991 Postal Way
Vista, CA
Studio | Jun. 6, 2026
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$5,195
3433 Corte Viejo
Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,395 - 2,795
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
1247 Stonemark Pl
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
888 Phillips St
Vista, CA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
888 Phillips St
Vista, CA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
888 Phillips St
Vista, CA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
888 Phillips St
Vista, CA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
4.1 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 4,007 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 $2,350 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 $2,470 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 $3,050 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 $3,050 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 $94,000 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:
May Rent Report

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

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

May 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.

May 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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