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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$1,685 - 2,451
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community
439 W El Norte Pkwy Ste 102 Escondido, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
Vibrant 3 Bedroom Townhome In Bressi Ranch
6319 Citracado Cir Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.9 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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$3,450
1386 Dandelion Way Unit 1386 Dandelion Way
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,460
1386 Dandelion Way Unit San
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,175
6540 Paseo Adelante
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.9 miles from center of campus
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$6,900
Spacious 5-bedroom Home With Pool & Spa In San Elijo Hills ** Move In Special $500 Off First Month's Rent!**
2509 Blue Oak Pl San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$4,295
1808 Crystal Ridge Way
Vista, CA
5 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
2 BR | Dec. 12, 2025
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
2 BR | Jan. 16, 2026
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,895
6557 Corte Cisco
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$6,490
2839 Livery Pl
Escondido, CA
5 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,650
3070 Corte Trabuco
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,629 - 3,589
Camden Old Creek
1935 Northstar Way San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,335 - 2,495
Parkstone Vista
235 Pala Vista Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$4,200
Gorgeous Open View Hilltop Oasis Home - Cool Ocean Breeze
1208 Sunset Dr Vista, CA
4 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
Beautiful Single Story Home Located In Ocean Hills! More Photos To Come Of Interior
3743 Via Del Rancho Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Jan. 17, 2026
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,400
3730 Via Del Rancho
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,695 - 4,295
Brand New Apartments And Townhomes In Vista + Bonus Room!
490 Lado De Loma Dr Vista, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
2805 Unicornio St
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$5,200
3829 Via Del Rancho
Oceanside, CA
4 BR | Available Now
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,480 - 2,523
Found Lofts
516 S Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Highly Desirable Double Wide 55+ Home In Rancho Escondido!
525 W El Norte Pkwy Spc 126 Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,395
Modern 1 Bed / 1 Bath In A Gorgeous Neighborhood
6442 La Paloma St Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
1167 Meadow Lake Dr
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,900
Meadow Lake Apartments
1037-1051 Meadow Lake Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,195 - 2,750
The Best Of Vista
1110 Meadowlake Dr Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Dec. 26, 2025
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
Casa Serena
1260 Borden Rd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Jan. 12, 2026
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
Meadowlake 1025
1025 Meadowlake Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
4.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,696 - 2,387
Morning View Terrace
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439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102 Escondido, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.0 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 $2,550 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 $2,900 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 $2,900 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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