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Apartments Near Palomar College

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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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$3,340 - 3,885
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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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$3,900
7537 Jerez Ct
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
1835 Elevado Road ~ Vista, Ca. ~ Country Living W/ Ocean View + Breeze
1835 Elevado Rd Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,795
Pirineos
2610 Pirineos Way Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,800 - 2,695
Vista Sun
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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 | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,150
2639 Pirineos Way
Carlsbad, CA
3 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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$2,000
925 Olive Ave
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$3,600
259 Santa Clara
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$6,900
Stunning 4B House In Gated Community In Carlsbad!
7359 Alicante Rd Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$ 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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$3,500
2505 Navarra Dr
Carlsbad, CA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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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$5,100
Beautiful 5B Home In Vista Available For Rent!
1872 Autumn Ln Vista, CA
5 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,050
Villa Mission
460 E Mission Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$4,300
735 S Upas St
Escondido, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,995
232 Sweet Bay Ct
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,500 - 4,695
Costa Pointe Luxury 3-4 Bedroom Townhomes
7600 Sitio Del Mar Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
111 E Pennsylvania Ave
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,895
2380 La Costa Ave
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,450
419 W 4th Ave
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$5,600
6659 Encelia Place
Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$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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$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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$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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$2,695 - 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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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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