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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 | Jul. 2, 2026
3.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,217 - 5,532
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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$2,675
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments
920 Sycamore Ave Vista, CA
2 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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$5,750
5 Bedroom Home In Rancho Tesoro!
693 Gemstone Dr San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Jul. 13, 2026
2.3 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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$3,500
Conveniently Located 3 Br, 3 Bath Townhome In Coronado Ranch, Close To Everything.
715 Hatfield Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$7,500
1499 La Linda Dr
San Marcos, CA
4 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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$2,500
1620 1/4 York Dr
Vista, CA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
911 Slate St
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,200
Available Now 55+ Community Utilities Included!
909 Richland Rd Spc 142 San Marcos, CA
2 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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$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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$4,000
1608 Via Ocioso, Unit 1608
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jul. 18, 2026
2.7 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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$3,300
1021 Arbor Ln
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$5,250
Resort-style Living In Gated Emerald Heights | 5br + Loft Home With Views
2385 Country View Gln Escondido, CA
5 BR | Jul. 1, 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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$2,375
913 Cycad Dr
San Marcos, CA
Studio | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,645
131 Avenida Chapala Unit 104
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$6,795
908 Terraza Mar
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
3.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,596 - 2,989
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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$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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$3,795
3 Bdrm, 2.5 Ba Townhouse W/2 Car Attached Garage Available For Rent
1382 Mesquite Dr Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$5,000
4 Bedroom - 3 Bathroom
1423 Portofino Dr Vista, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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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$1,700
1342 Tower Dr
Vista, CA
Studio | Aug. 1, 2026
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$5,400
3211 Rancho St
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
Tanglewood
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.7 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 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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$2,440
$1,630
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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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