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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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$3,000
7704 G Caminito Leon #202
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
3170 Levante St Unit N/a
Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Jul. 31, 2026
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
Aw - The Grand At Vista Village
628 W California Ave Vista, CA
1 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
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 | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,200
Charming 1 Bedroom Home In The Tranquil Casitas De La Costa Community.
1941 Alga Rd E Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Mar. 13, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,350 - 3,965
Tradition
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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$2,350
101 South Spruce #123
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
This Bright, Open, Top-level Condo Is Conveniently Located In La Costa
7500 Viejo Castilla Way Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,900
2625 Pirineos Way
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Mar. 1, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,995
Pirineos
2610 Pirineos Way Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,825 - 2,645
Vista Sun
3.2
950 Arcadia Avenue Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
1929 Alga Rd Unit C
Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Apr. 20, 2026
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
1701 Calle Jules
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$ 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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$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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$4,598
1217 Ridgegrove Ln
Escondido, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$5,300
Elegant Fully Furnished 3br/2.5ba Condo In Carlsbad
1817 Artemisia Ct Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
Villa Park
345 E Park Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,350
526 S Tulip St
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Feb. 16, 2026
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,300
267 Camellia Way
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
Amazing 4 Bedroom Home In Gated Community Near Highly Rated Schools And Beach
1701 Carissa Way Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Mar. 1, 2026
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
Upcoming! 2 Bed/1 Bath Escondido
321 Waverly Pl Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
419 W 4th Ave
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,370
419 W 4th Ave
Escondido, CA
2 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 3,861 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 $2,540 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 $3,030 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 $3,030 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,650 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:
February Rent Report

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

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From January to February, 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 January to February, 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 $.

February 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.

February 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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