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Apartments Near Palomar College

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$2,650
Vista Pacifica
4.4
176 Cedar Rd Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
Villa Santa Fe Apts
1626 N Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA
Studio | Feb. 28, 2026
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
*p 21 (woodlawn)
4.8
330 N Juniper St Escondido, CA
1 BR | Mar. 10, 2026
6.2 miles from center of campus
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30
$3,620 - 4,500
Windsor At Aviara
6610 Ambrosia Lane Carlsbad, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
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$3,980
Charming 2br House In Escondido
10317 Oak Ranch Ln Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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12
$3,000
The Grand at City Center Apartments
303 S Maple St Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,595 - 2,795
Emerald Vista
246 N Emerald Dr Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,100 - 1,250
204 E 2nd Avenue (trenton Arms)
204 E 2nd Ave Escondido, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
Casa Serena
171-180 Nettleton Rd Vista, CA
1 BR | Mar. 18, 2026
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,595 - 2,695
Hidden Hills
311 Weston Cir Vista, CA
2 BR | Mar. 20, 2026
6.3 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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$3,300
2005 Costa Del Mar Rd
Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
Cedar Road
205 Cedar Rd #1-7 Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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13
$2,600
1932 W Drive Vis
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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Tri City
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$2,095 - 2,195
849 W. 11th Street
849-853 W 11th Ave Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$4,500
1226 Calvin Ln
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
851 W 11th Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,566 - 3,856
Skye Apartments
Deal
501 W Bobier Dr Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
847 W 11th Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,705 - 3,360
Skye Apartments
501 West Bobier Drive Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,602 - 3,620
Preserve At Melrose
1401 North Melrose Drive Vista, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
6.5 miles from center of campus
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$4,195
Brand New Never-lived-in Home In Melrose Heights!
1749 Laurelwood Way Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
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$4,550
Upgraded Hallmark Home On Quiet Cul-de-sac In A Private Community!
4178 Summerview Way Oceanside, CA
4 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
6.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
4435 Summer Dr
Oceanside, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
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$5,750
445 Adobe Estates Dr
Vista, CA
5 BR | Available Now
6.7 miles from center of campus
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1
$4,195
Entertainer’s Dream Single-story Home On Corner Lot
1606 S Tulip St Escondido, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.7 miles from center of campus
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$12,000
Coastal Retreat In La Costa - Spacious Home With Backyard Oasis
2215 Paseo Saucedal Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.7 miles from center of campus
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$4,000
Beautiful Move-in Ready Home In Guajome Park Estates!
4911 Glenhaven Dr Oceanside, CA
4 BR | Feb. 20, 2026
6.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,700
Beautiful! 55 + Community Move-in Ready 2br/1ba Home In Peacock Hills - Oceanside
4745 Westridge Dr Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
4534 Quailridge Dr
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,850
4536 Beverly Glen Dr
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 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 3,870 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

1 BR February 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR February 2 BR M/M % Change

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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