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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$1,600 - 3,500
Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments
760 E Bobier Dr Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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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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43
$2,000 - 3,500
Las Ventanas Apartments
Deal
4.8
1280 North Citrus Ave. Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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123 Main St
Carlsbad, CA
Studio | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
237 Diamond Way
Vista, CA
2 BR | Dec. 8, 2025
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
Move-in Ready 3-bedroom Home In Vista!
410 Ferrara Way Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,750
7010 Via Calafia
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
1064 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
5.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
1064 N. Escondido
1064 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,850 - 2,595
1350 Calle Jules
Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,200 - 2,500
1370 Calle Jules
Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,013
Ascot Village
633 Ascot Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
1145 N Broadway
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.5 miles from center of campus
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2
$2,195 - 2,650
Your Tranquil New Home
1215-1245 Palomar Pl Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,460 - 1,570
Vista Cove
528 W Washington Ave Escondido, CA
Studio | Dec. 13, 2025
5.6 miles from center of campus
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12
$2,050 - 2,625
1202-1214 North Broadway
Escondido, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,962
Sunny Creek Apts.
5410 5430 Sunny Creek Rd Carlsbad, CA
Studio | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$4,995
2055 Woolem Pl
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,695
1132 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,525 - 1,650
Village Green Senior Community
1068 North Broadway Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,395 - 2,695
Peppertree Apartments | Convenience, Comfort & Community
1006 Del Dios Rd Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,095
Gorgeous La Costa Condo!!
2304 Altisma Way #109 Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,250
2306 Altisma Way
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,650
3463 Caminito Sierra
Carlsbad, CA
1 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 | Jan. 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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$2,095 - 2,550
Aw - The Grand At Vista Village
628 W California Ave Vista, CA
Studio - 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
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,095
La Costa Casa Grande - Condo W/ Dual Master Bedrooms - Carlsbad
2340 Caringa Way E Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,225 - 2,795
Las Palmas Apartments
300 W Los Angeles Dr Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.8 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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