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Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

241 - 269 of 269 Results
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$2,488 - 5,357
The Rylan Apartments
Deal
100 Main St Vista, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Copper Hill Apartments
661 Copper Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
322 Hillside Ter
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
322 Hillside Ter
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,850
Hillside Villas
321 Hillside Ter Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,200
711 Frn Llc
711 Franklin Ln Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,295 - 3,097
Village Park Apartments
Deal
2045 Village Park Way Encinitas, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,395
Spacious And Modern Single Level Duplex!
724 Franklin Ln #b Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,900
1050 La Tortuga Dr Unit 55
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.1 miles from center of campus
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$4,875
Beautiful Two Story Home In North View Hoa Community
940 Glen St Encinitas, CA
4 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,100
Tangerine Cove Village
501-563 Tangerine Cove Dr Vista, CA
2 BR | Jan. 21, 2025
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,900
Light & Bright, Remodeled 3bd/1.5ba W/ 1 Car Garage, Comm Pool, Park And Greenbelts
2034 Willowood Ln Encinitas, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
164 Terracina Way
Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,800
641 Via Costa Rica
Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Villa Las Brisas Apartments
801 Hillside Ter Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.2 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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1
$4,200
Gorgeous 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome In Highly Sought After Village Park Neighborhood Of Encinitas!
2016 Shadytree Ln Encinitas, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,595
Sos - 226 E. California
226 E California Ave Vista, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,895 - 2,295
Newport Gardens Apartments, Vista
845 Newport Ter Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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1
$2,600
Vista Terrace Apartments
415 Plymouth Dr Vista, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,300
Convenient Access To Highway 78, Just 10 Minutes From Carlsbad Village And Downtown Oceanside, And Within Walking Distance To Vista Village.
309 N Melrose Dr Unit B Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,995
18698 Caminito Cantilena Unit 205
San Diego, CA
2 BR | Aug. 20, 2026
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,013 - 2,063
Ascot Village
633 Ascot Dr Vista, CA
1 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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Section 8
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$5,200
Coastal Charm Meets Modern Luxury: Renovated 3 Bedroom Oasis In Encinitas
230 Village Green Rd Encinitas, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.5 miles from center of campus
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$3,795
18761 Caminito Pasasero
Escondido, CA
3 BR | Available Now
7.6 miles from center of campus
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7
$2,295 - 2,695
Aw - The Grand At Vista Village
628 W California Ave Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,000 - 2,650
The Grand at Vista Village Apartments
628 West California Avenue Vista, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
7.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,225 - 2,695
Las Palmas Apartments (rubs)
300 W Los Angeles Dr Vista, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
7.8 miles from center of campus
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$3,495
1853 Pleasantdale Dr
Encinitas, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.8 miles from center of campus
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$4,895
Corner Lot - 2 Bed - 2 Bath Home In Encinitas
144 Roper Ct Encinitas, CA
2 BR | Available Now
7.9 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
$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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