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Apartments in San Marcos

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$2,303 - 5,777
Barham Villas
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570 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,330 - 3,717
eaves San Marcos
4.6
823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$3,019
San Marcos
1480 Grand Ave San Marcos, CA
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$2,208 - 5,027
Block C Apartments
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250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,449 - 5,000
Marc San Marcos
1045 Armorlite Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,000 - 2,475
WINDSOR MANOR III
535 Autumn Drive San Marcos, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,700 - 3,100
305 W San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,675
Coral Tree Apartments
320 Smilax Rd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2025
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$2,750 - 2,795
The Avenue At San Marcos
506 E Barham Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,625 - 2,800
Mission View Apts
343 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,400
New 3br Townhouse In San Marcos At Mission Terrace
351 Mission Terrace Ave San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,475
414 W San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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$2,629 - 4,169
Camden Old Creek
1935 Northstar Way San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,299
141 Johnston Apartment Homes
141 Johnston Ln San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,599 - 3,600
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
863 Viewpoint Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,495 - 2,500
Pebble Creek Apartments
580-592 Los Vallecitos Blvd San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,195 - 2,395
Polley Drive Apartments
3421 Polley Dr San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$4,000
855 La Tierra Dr
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jan. 25, 2025
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$2,495
N. Alda Drive
776 - 782 N. Alda Drive San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,300
San Marcos Terrace Apts Llc
532 Richmar Ave San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,700
Three Bedroom Manufactured Home Available!
150 Rancho Sante Fe RD San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,895
2bd/2ba Townhouse In San Marcos In Gorgeous Gated Community!
230 Aurora Ave San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$4,400
568 Via Del Caballo
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
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$3,000
San Marcos, 406 W. San Marcos Blvd #112 - Close To Csusm! Easy Access To Hwy 78! Attached Two Car Garage And Ac!
406-112 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$4,200
Edgeview St
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,604
1830 Fairway Cir Dr Unit 1830
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,800
1880 Fairway Cir Dr Unit 1880
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Dec. 25, 2024
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$2,595
213 Woodland Pkwy Unit San
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,345
140 Cerco Rosado
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Stunning 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Renovated Discovery Hills Home
534 Whitesage Rd San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Jan. 15, 2025
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?

San Marcos Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,380 $1,900 - $3,020
1BR $2,540 $2,150 - $2,770
2BR $2,950 $2,360 - $3,500
3BR $3,600 $2,960 - $4,200
4+BR $4,300 $3,350 - $10,000
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 2,859 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 $2,540 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 $2,950 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 $2,950 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 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.

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San Marcos:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 San Marcos Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 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

$3,250
$2,440
$1,630
$810
$0
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1 BR       2 BR

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 -0.19% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,596.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, San Marcos experienced a -1.56% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,094.0.

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 2024 Pricing Trends: San Marcos vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

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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