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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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$1,895
717 S Pine St Unit 717
Escondido, CA
Studio | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,600
1932 W Drive Vis
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,631 - 3,939
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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$2,705 - 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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$2,250
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1954-1944 W Drive Vis Vista, CA
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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$4,500
7737 Caminito Monarca, #101
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.7 miles from center of campus
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$3,550
Desireable Resort-lifestyle Complex In The Heart Of La Costa!
7767 Caminito St Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
6.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
Move In Special $500 First Months Rent / 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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$5,200
Ranch Style Home In Rancho Pondarosa Community
7948 Represa Cir Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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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$3,400
4524 Royal Oak Dr
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,200
$4,200 P/mo - 3br/2ba In One Of Oceanside's Finest Neighborhoods
1606 Boulder Creek Rd Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,400
1198 Sunbright Dr
Oceanside, CA
4 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$5,275
Incredible Rancho Del Oro Home!
5131 Bella Collina St Oceanside, CA
5 BR | Dec. 11, 2025
7.6 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
4br/3bth Home In Rancho Del Oro!! –maplewood
5147 Maplewood Cir Oceanside, CA
4 BR | Available Now
7.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,295
5248 Robinwood
Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Dec. 13, 2025
8.0 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

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 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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