Careers
Favorites
Advertise With Us
Log In
Create Search Alert
Get alerts when new listings become available in the San Marcos area that match this search.
Email address:

Subscribed
Error! Please try again later.
Contact Property
Your Name

Email Address

Phone Number
Desired Move In Date
Desired Number of Bedrooms
Request a Tour Date

Ask a Question

Error! Please try again later.

Apartments Near Palomar College

211 - 232 of 232 Results
7
$2,100 - 2,650
Vista Pacifica
4.4
176 Cedar Rd Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
9
$4,650
Brand-new 3 Bedroom Home + Den With Private Yard, Solar & Attached Garage At Passion Court
705 Passion Ct Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
1
$4,750
Peaceful Country Living - 3 Bedroom On 1/2 Acre, Available Now!
2039 Lemon Ave Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
9
$2,195
851 W 11th Ave
Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
21
$2,480 - 4,878
Skye Apartments
Deal
501 W Bobier Dr Vista, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
1
$2,495
265-267 Cedar Rd
Vista, CA
2 BR | Aug. 19, 2026
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Disability Access
Tri City
20
$2,705 - 3,360
Skye Apartments
501 West Bobier Drive Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Senior Community
Luxury
Section 8
1
$4,450
1528 Knoll Park Gln
Escondido, CA
4 BR | Aug. 22, 2026
6.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Dishwasher
30
$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
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
18
$2,824 - 3,883
Modera Melrose
Deal
5051 Oceanside Blvd Oceanside, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
11
$2,499
West 11th Avenue Apartment Homes
519-529 W 11th Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Dishwasher
1
$4,295
Highly Upgraded 3 Bed 3 Bath Townhome With Resort Style Amenities
1873 Red Willow Way Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Dishwasher
34
$3,500
4189 Thomas St
Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Tri City
1
$3,300
2br/2ba Single Level Home In Vista Sandalwood Community! 2 Car Garage! Pool! Spa! Tennis/basketball Court!
165 Paseo Marguerita Vista, CA
2 BR | Aug. 22, 2026
6.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Pool
1
$15,890
Luxury Furnished Executive Rental
7186 Tern Pl Carlsbad, CA
4 BR | Available Now
6.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
1
$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
Contact
Furnished
House
Fireplace
14
$2,000
4534 Quailridge Dr
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
23
$3,400
4524 Royal Oak Dr
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
Contact
18
$3,395
1436 Darwin
1436 Darwin Dr Oceanside, CA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
7.1 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
1
$3,850
Stunning 3br/2.5ba Home In Oceanside!!!
5239 Wohlford St Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Sep. 14, 2026
7.9 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Dishwasher
Fireplace
20
$11,100
5223 Robinwood Dr
Oceanside, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.9 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$5,395
Spacious Four Bedroom House In Escondido!
3317 Vista St Escondido, CA
4 BR | Sep. 14, 2026
8.2 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
211 - 232 of 232 Results
  1. Home
  2. San Diego Area Apartments
  3. San Marcos
  4. Palomar College
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in San Marcos, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 4,211 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 $2,390 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 $2,560 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 $3,020 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 $3,020 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,630 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 $96,000 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:
August Rent Report

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

$50
$40
$30
$10
$0
Sep. 2025
Oct. 2025
Nov. 2025
Dec. 2025
Jan. 2026
Feb. 2026
Mar. 2026
Apr. 2026
May. 2026
Jun. 2026
Jul. 2026
Aug. 2026
1 BR       2 BR

San Marcos Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, 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 July to August, 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 $.

August 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.

August 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 August 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR August 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.

Browse San Marcos Apartments
San Marcos Apartments by Neighborhood
San Marcos Apartments by Bedrooms
San Marcos Apartments with Amenities
San Marcos Apartments by Type
Colleges Near San Marcos
San Marcos Apartments by Zip Code