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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$3,950 - 5,200
Vista La Costa
3.8
7541 Gibraltar Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,000 - 3,500
Las Ventanas Apartments
4.8
1280 North Citrus Ave. Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
Amazing Gated Community 55+ 2Bed 2Bath
4463 Jasper Ln Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,400
617,619,621,623 W. California
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,295
Available Now!!! 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Private Oasis Backyard In Vista, Ca.
820 Silver Dr Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,895 - 2,195
Aw - The Grand At Vista Village
628 W California Ave Vista, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,000 - 2,650
The Grand at Vista Village Apartments
628 West California Avenue Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
Las Ventanas Apartments
1280 North Citrus Ave. Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,250
Light, Bright, And Freshly Updated Home In The Gated & Desirable Champagne Village 55+ Community!
8975 Lawrence Welk Dr #183 Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,925 - 2,225
Las Palmas Apartments !
300 W Los Angeles Dr Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | May. 17, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,555 - 3,980
Tradition
Deal
1901 Cassia Rd Carlsbad, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,466 - 3,268
Santa Fe Ranch
3402 Calle Odessa Carlsbad, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,295 - 2,645
Vista Sun
3.2
950 Arcadia Avenue Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
1701 Calle Jules
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
Bright 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome In La Costa And Award Winning Schools
1911 Estrella De Mar Ct #g Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
1911 Estrella De Mar Ct
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$ Ask - 1,795
Mission Terrace
832 N Juniper St. Escondido, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,198 - 2,298
Valle at Mission
832 Juniper St Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,863 - 4,738
Valle at Mission
832 N Juniper St Escondido, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$6,600
4 Bedroom Designer Dream Home In La Costa
7794 Calle Mejor Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
1762 Fairlead Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
1509 Goodwin Dr
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$6,500
1364 Amanda Ln
Escondido, CA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
Villa Mission
460 E Mission Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
Villa Park
345 E Park Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,995
2-story Twin Home With Solar Panels In The Gated Community Of Vista Cupertino!
810 Daybreak Pl Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
27725 Mountain Meadow Rd #32
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,350
Clark Street Terrace
204 Clark St Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Grapevine Apartments
309 Grapevine Rd Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$6,500
La Costa Resort Living | 3-bedroom Tropical Paradise Home
7264 Estrella De Mar Rd Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.2 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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