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Apartments in San Marcos

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$2,290 - 2,760
eaves San Marcos
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823 Nordahl Road San Marcos, CA
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$2,099
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1480 Grand Ave San Marcos, CA
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$2,293 - 4,047
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250 N City Dr San Marcos, CA
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$3,850
1464 La Linda Dr
San Marcos, CA
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$3,895
293 Mission Villas Rd
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,495
534 Whitesage Rd
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,395 - 3,050
506 E Barham Dr
San Marcos, CA
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$4,295
1724 Morgans Ave
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,650
219 Woodland Pkwy #153
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,195
217 Woodland Pkwy Unit 124
San Marcos, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,695
1646 Sunnyside Ave
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,445
141 Johnston Ln
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,575 - 3,600
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
863 Viewpoint Dr San Marcos, CA
1 - 3 BR | Apr. 28, 2024
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$4,000
1628 Avery Rd
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,750
1804 Fairway Circle Dr
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,550
343 Autumn Dr
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,395
375 Fitzpatrick Rd #101
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,295
241 Aurora Ave
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,800
3873 El Paso Alto
San Marcos, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,295
3421 Polley Dr
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,200
341 Borden Rd
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | May. 1, 2024
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$2,800
1137 Arbor Ln
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
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$3,600
1612 Camino Rociar, Unit 1612
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | May. 1, 2024
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$2,700 - 3,100
305 W San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
1375 Dolomite Way Unit Room
San Marcos, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,090
Meadow Creek Apartments
3474 Descanso Avenue San Marcos, CA
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$1,050
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667 Gemstone Dr
San Marcos, CA
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$4,900
1443 La Linda Dr
San Marcos, CA
2 BR | Apr. 20, 2024
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$1,800
1375 Dolomite Way Unit Unit
San Marcos, CA
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$2,300
778-780 Vineyard Rd
San Marcos, CA
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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 $2,390 $2,110 - $2,450
1BR $2,510 $2,100 - $2,760
2BR $2,970 $2,430 - $4,010
3BR $3,600 $2,850 - $4,310
4+BR $5,000 $1,500 - $5,950
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 2,637 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 $2,390 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 $2,510 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 $1,630 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 $96,000 to live comfortably.

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San Marcos:
April Rent Report

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

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1 BR       2 BR

San Marcos Rent Prices Decrease From March to April

San Marcos rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -0.35% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,575.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, San Marcos experienced a 0.2% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Marcos two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,078.0.

April 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.

April 2024 Pricing Trends: San Marcos vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
$2,347
$1,893
$1,300
$1,264
$1,145
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$1,300
$2,600
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$5,200
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 April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 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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