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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

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$3,950 - 5,200
Vista La Costa
3.8
7541 Gibraltar Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,395 - 3,495
Parkstone Vista
235-239 Pala Vista Dr Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
6.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
1305 East Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,450
Huge Modern 2 Bedroom, Single Floor Guest House - Adu For Rent In The Beautiful Vista Foothills
2355 Castlegate Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
Haven76
4.9
2414 S Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA
1 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,850 - 2,950
La Costa 15
7520 Gibraltar St Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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123 Main St
Carlsbad, CA
Studio | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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$5,950
Spectacular 3 Bd + Den/office, 2.5 Ba, 2544 Sf Single-family House In Highly Desirable Bressi Ranch Available 08/15 For Lease!
2578 Town Garden RD Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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Bressi Ranch
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$6,000
Must-see Home W/ Gorgeous Views And Gourmet Kitchen!
2342 Carioca Pl Vista, CA
6 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$6,000
7001 Via Coello
Carlsbad, CA
5 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,495 - 2,795
Arezzo
1400 Oak Hill Dr Escondido, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
1855 Teakwood Way
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
Paseo Del Prado
1635 E Washington Ave Escondido, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
La Costa Carlsbad 2 Bed 2 Bath Condo In Spyglass Point For Lease
7382 Altiva Pl Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$4,200
Beautifully Remodeled Home In Chateau Del Norte In Vista!
2027 Sequoia Crst Vista, CA
4 BR | Available Now
5.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,800 - 1,895
991 Postal Way
Vista, CA
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5.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
971 Postal Way
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
Beautiful & Bright 3bd 2 Ba On The Omni La Costa Golf Course - Available Now***
2639 Pirineos Way #231 Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
**beautiful 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath Town Home In Carlsbad La Costa - Available 08/01**
2364 Altisma Way #c Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
Welcome To This Stunning ***unfurnished*** Tri-level Condo In The Desirable Casitas De La Costa Community In Carlsbad!
2372 Altisma Way #b Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
Casitas Santa Fe
1014 S Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,545 - 3,200
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
900 Phillips St
Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
3 Bed/2 Bath Two Story Townhome In Gated Community
955 Postal Way #19 Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,500
Desirable Carlsbad/ La Costa Condo
2506 Navarra Dr #625 Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
392 Pala Vista Dr Unit B
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,300
2251 Altisma Way
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,550
2251 Altisma Way Unit Casa
Carlsbad, CA
2 BR | Available Now
6.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,300
3730 Via Del Rancho
Oceanside, CA
2 BR | Feb. 1, 2025
6.1 miles from center of campus
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Ocean Hills
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$4,500
7936 Calle Posada
Carlsbad, CA
3 BR | Available Now
6.2 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 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 $2,530 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 $2,970 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 $2,970 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.

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near California State University-San Marcos to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of California State University-San Marcos apartments to choose from!

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
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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 -0.19% 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
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$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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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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