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  • 5.0

    Viewpoint Luxury Apartments

    $2,400
    863 VIEWPOINT DR, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 280-9434

    Top rated for Location
    It is well run, clean, quiet.
    6 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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    eaves San Marcos

    $2,778
    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.
    6 units available
    2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

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

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  • Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 227-7189
    $2,238+ moTotal price12-mo lease
    Rent Savings

    31 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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  • Barham Villas

    $2,579
    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 691-5078

    7 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

    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 891-4091
    $3,372+ moTotal price12-mo lease
    Rent Savings

    10 units available
    2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

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

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  • Whispering Oaks

    468 North Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 991-3133
    $2,699+ moTotal price12-mo lease

    2 units available
    2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Elan Northwoods

    $2,199
    420 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 313-3483

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

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

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  • 932 Bolex Way

    $3,595
    932 Bolex Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (858) 201-4066

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Garage, Recently renovated, Walk in closets + more

  • Charming 2BR Condo with Nice Patio and 1 Car Garage!!!

    $2,600
    574 Beverly Place, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (949) 397-2422

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

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

  • Beautiful 2 Story Townhouse with Prime Location!!

    $2,750
    205 Westlake Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 736-3600

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Parking, Recently renovated, and Stainless steel

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  • Beautiful 3 Bedroom townhome in San Marcos!

    $3,550
    805 Almond Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 407-3694

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

  • 3 Bedroom Townhome in gated Corte Bella community!!

    $3,195
    588 Almond Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (949) 397-2422

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more

  • 3 bed 3 bath by Cal Sate!

    $3,295
    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

  • 1540 Grandon Ave

    $3,320
    1540 Grandon Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
    (760) 749-0313

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Gym, Pool + more

  • 214 Woodland Pkwy unit: 201

    $2,700
    214 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 457-9400

    1 unit available
    2 bed
    Amenities

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

  • 917 Lacebark Street

    $1,995
    917 Lacebark Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760) 593-9995

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, New construction, Parking, Stainless steel, Air conditioning + more

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    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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