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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$3,495
Ksb - Santa Fe Townhomes
1452 Vista Heights Way Vista, CA
2 BR | Dec. 12, 2025
3.2 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
1404 Mountain Laurel Rd
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,750
1202 Mountain Laurel Rd
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.8 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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$3,995
906 Lacebark St
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
West San Marcos Three Bedroom Two 1/2 Bathroom For Rent
1271 Farmington Pl San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 31, 2025
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
Spacious Attached Furnished Studio On Private Setting In Vista!
1731 Watson Way #c Vista, CA
Studio | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,895
Vista View Apartments
1865-67 Avocado Dr Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,895
1087 Shadownridge Dr
Vista, CA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
Fully Remodeled: Spacious 3 Bedroom Condo In San Marcos With Ac
1109 Privet St San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Dec. 29, 2025
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
1Bed Downstairs Condo In The Shadowridge Aspens Community!~ Shadowridge
1067 Shadowridge Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,850
1095 Shadowridge Dr
Vista, CA
2 BR | Jan. 15, 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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$4,500
Charming 3br House With Loft In San Marcos
1742 Hermosita Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,750
143 Avenida Chapala, Unit 102
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
5bd/4.5ba, 3,500 Sq. Ft. San Marcos Home W/ Ocean Views
2153 Goya Pl San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,695
Vista Del Mar
330 Mar Vista Dr Vista, CA
Studio | Dec. 10, 2025
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,318 - 2,978
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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$3,995
1326 Via Dorado
San Marcos, CA
4 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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$4,800
6035 Paseo Carreta
Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,095
Rel182 - 1820 W El Norte Pkwy
1820 W El Norte Pkwy Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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2-bed, 2-bath Condo In The Heart Of San Elijo Hills ** Move In Special $1,500 Off First Month's Rent**
1239 Highbluff Ave San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
Nicely Renovated Corner Property With A Pool!
1560 Indian Summer Rd San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,265 - 2,512
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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$3,595
1226 Elfin Forest Rd W
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Dec. 21, 2025
3.8 miles from center of campus
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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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$3,588
6141 Paseo Granito
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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Beautiful Townhome In Rancho Carrillo!
6156 Paseo St Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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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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