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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

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  • 5.0

    Viewpoint Luxury Apartments

    $2,550
    863 VIEWPOINT DR, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 280-9434

    Top rated for Location
    It is well run, clean, quiet.
    3 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more

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  • Palomar Station

    $2,741
    1257 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 227-7189
    Rent Savings

    21 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

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  • Elan Northwoods

    $2,334
    420 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 313-3483

    8 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Barham Villas

    $2,442
    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 691-5078
    Rent Savings

    8 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Anden

    $3,415
    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 891-4091

    5 units available
    2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more

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  • 5.0

    eaves San Marcos

    $2,245
    823 Nordahl Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (661) 228-6019
    Rent Savings

    Top rated for Location
    Gym equipment is old but works. However, should be updated since it’s used a lot. They’ve been doing construction for too long now and it’s an eye sore.
    12 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

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  • 204 Woodland Parkway

    $2,700
    204 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 597-6100

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more

  • Beautifully Maintained Spacious Two-Story Home in the Privately-gated Belleza Community of San Marcos!

    $4,300
    531 Camino Verde, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (949) 370-3813

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning + more

  • Great 3B/2BA House in San Marcos!

    $3,600
    2156 Montiel Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (619) 431-4827

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning + more

  • Beautiful San Marcos Home - Offered by KRC Real

    $5,695
    1501 West Borden Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 331-3561

    1 unit available
    4 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Pet friendly, and Refrigerator

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  • Magnificent Stone Canyon Home with Top of the World Views

    $5,650
    919 Bridgeport Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 736-3600

    1 unit available
    5 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more

  • Huge 2 Bedroom Condo

    $2,725
    425 Autumn Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 480-5570

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, Walk in closets + more

  • 3 Br SanElijoTownhome 2 car garage Granite Kitchen In Unit Laundry $3690

    $3,690
    1386 Dandelion Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (858) 815-3596

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, and Range

  • Beautiful 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Condo in San Marcos

    $3,000
    472 Almond Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 445-7414

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Garage + more

  • Beautiful Spacious 3/3 In the Solaire Community!!

    $3,400
    2134 Cosmo Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 331-3561

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Recently renovated, Pool, Fire pit, Hot tub, and Bbq/grill

  • 3 bed 3 bath by Cal Sate!

    $3,400
    441 Almond Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 331-3561

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Garage, Walk in closets, Gym, Pool + more

Average rent in San Marcos, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos is $2,428, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,193. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$2,391Trending down
1 Bed
$2,428Trending down
2 Beds
$3,193Trending down
3+ Beds
$3,608Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

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Living in San Marcos, CA

Greetings, one and all, and welcome to your San Marcos, California apartment hunting headquarters! Situated in north San Diego County between Escondido and Oceanside and boasting a moderate year-round climate that makes the rest of the Golden State green with envy, San Marcos is undoubtedly one of SoCal’s most attractive communities. Sound like a good fit for you? Then stick with us, ladies and gents, hombres and chicas, because an apartment with your name on it (well, an apartment that’s soon to have your name on it) is a hop, skip, jump, and click or two away …

Only one in three residents in San Marcos rents rather than owns, but that doesn’t mean apartments are difficult to come by

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