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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA with Washer & Dryer

486 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - 222 North City
    Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,360+
    1 BED
    $2,850+
    2 BEDS
    $3,710+
    3 BEDS
    $6,035+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350 - $12,900
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,360 - $12,910

    222 North City

    222 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92096
    (760) 539-3162
  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $2,566+
    1 BED
    $2,671+
    2 BEDS
    $2,851+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,561 - $6,396
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,566 - $4,122

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  5. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,108+
    2 BEDS
    $2,708+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095 - $2,795
    Required Monthly Fees$13 - $15
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,108 - $2,710

    Millcreek Apartments

    2130 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 237-4523
  12. Building Photo - Anden
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $3,764+
    3 BEDS
    $4,119+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,721 - $4,133
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,764 - $4,176

    Anden

    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (442) 204-1564
  14. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,206+
    2 BEDS
    $2,551+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,198 - $2,733
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,206 - $2,741

    Madera Ridge

    1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
    (858) 753-4226
  16. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    2838 Luciernaga St

    2838 Luciernaga St, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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  17. Building Photo - Ridgeview
    2 BEDS
    $2,550

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  22. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL1-ID624A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  28. Building Photo - 1412 Pine Heights Way
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    1412 Pine Heights Way

    1412 Pine Heights Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
  31. Building Photo - 506 Moonlight Dr
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,100

    506 Moonlight Dr

    506 Moonlight Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
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  32. Building Photo - 360 Plateau Ave
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    360 Plateau Ave

    360 Plateau Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  33. Building Photo - 220 Woodland Pky
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,250

    220 Woodland Pky Unit 250

    220 Woodland Pky, San Marcos, CA 92069
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  34. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,700

    3230 Rancho Milagro

    3230 Rancho Milagro, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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  35. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,400

    789 Dorothea Ave

    789 Dorothea Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
  39. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,650

    911 Dale Ct

    911 Dale Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069
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San Marcos at a Glance

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San Marcos, CA Apartments for Rent

San Marcos is home to California State University San Marcos and Palomar College, making it an educational hub in North County San Diego with a population of over 94,000. If you're searching for apartments for rent in San Marcos, you'll discover everything from apartment communities near the university district to residential options in San Elijo Hills and Discovery Hills, with studios averaging around $2,498 per month and two-bedroom units averaging $2,855.

Renting in San Marcos means you'll enjoy both outdoor adventures and city conveniences, with Lake San Marcos, Walnut Grove Park, and miles of hiking and biking trails throughout Twin Oaks Valley just minutes away. Restaurant Row along San Marcos Boulevard puts dining and shopping within walking distance, while the weekly farmers market brings fresh local produce and artisan goods right to your neighborhood. Getting around is easy with the Sprinter light rail running along Highway 78 (with six local stations), plus quick access to I-15 and I-5 for trips throughout San Diego County. The Creek District and University District keep growing too, bringing new retail and dining spots to complement established neighborhoods.

Renting in San Marcos

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Education

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High Tech High North County School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
409 Students
GreatSchools Rating
San Marcos High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,067 Students
GreatSchools Rating
San Marcos High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,067 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Mission Hills High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,751 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Mission Hills High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,751 Students
GreatSchools Rating
High Tech Middle North County School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
GreatSchools Rating
San Elijo Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,395 Students
GreatSchools Rating
San Elijo Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,395 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Woodland Park Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,184 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Paloma Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
758 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Paloma Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
758 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Discovery Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
717 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Discovery Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
717 Students

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