Apartments in 92078

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$2,388 - 5,439
250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
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$2,445 - 2,611
420 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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3D Tour
$2,334 - 5,532
570 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$3,078 - 3,268
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,749 - 3,799
1935 Northstar Way San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$6,795
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$4,000
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jul. 18, 2026
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$4,000
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$7,895
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$5,750
693 Gemstone Dr San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Jul. 13, 2026
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$3,500
715 Hatfield Dr San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$3,225 - 3,450
1635 Creek St San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$6,690
2750 Dove Tail Dr San Marcos, CA
5 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$3,998
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Aug. 4, 2026
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$2,695 - 2,885
506 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,100
2132 Cosmo Way San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$4,500
569 Whitesage Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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$3,800
1628 Avery Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$4,500
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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$3,800
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$5,000
3443 Arborview Dr San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Jul. 11, 2026
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$2,772 - 3,398
603 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA
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$2,220 - 2,723
250 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$3,187 - 3,550
570 East Barham Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,090
3474 Descanso Avenue San Marcos, CA
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$1,050
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San Marcos, CA
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$3,473 - 3,599
250 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
551 Seeforever Dr Unit A San Marcos, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 92078?

92078 apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,410 $2,220 - $2,500
1BR $2,460 $2,180 - $2,860
2BR $3,060 $2,450 - $4,000
3BR $3,650 $3,100 - $4,500
4+BR $6,040 $3,800 - $7,900
Find an Apartment in 92078
Looking for apartments for rent in 92078 San Marcos, CA? Rentable provides current rental information for the 92078 zip code area. Currently, there are 107 units available for rent in this area. The average rent in 92078 is $2,900. The minimum rent for a 1-bedroom is $2,178.

If you're searching for apartments near 92078, Rentable has a variety of options to choose from. Explore our listings and find the perfect rental that suits your needs and preferences. Discover your next home in San Marcos, CA today.

San Marcos:
June Rent Report

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

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, 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 May to June, 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 $.

June 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.

June 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

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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.