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  2. Shared kitchen - 604 Kellogg St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,355
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,355
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,355

    604 Kellogg St Unit Kellogg

    604 Kellogg St, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  3. Building Photo - Grandon Village
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,557+
    2 BEDS
    $1,847+

    Grandon Village

    1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
  5. Building Photo - Eastgate
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,700+
    1 BED
    $1,810+
    2 BEDS
    $2,163+
    3 BEDS
    $2,483+

    Eastgate

    16 Creekside Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  6. Interior Photo - Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,768+
    1 BED
    $1,961+
    2 BEDS
    $2,230+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,729 - $2,395
    Required Monthly Fees$39
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,768 - $2,434

    Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

    439 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
    (442) 777-6524
  17. Building Photo - 572 Plumosa Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    572 Plumosa Ave Unit Studio

    572 Plumosa Ave, Vista, CA 92081
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  18. Interior Photo - Mariposa
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    1 BED
    $2,024+
    2 BEDS
    $2,504+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,019 - $2,799
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,024 - $2,804

    Mariposa

    221 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92083
    (858) 779-2687
  22. Building Photo - Estrella
    1 BED
    $2,099+
    2 BEDS
    $2,499+

    Estrella

    600 W Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    586 Gateway Ln Unit 1

    586 Gateway Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078
  30. Madera Ridge apartments — community photo - Madera Ridge
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,180+
    2 BEDS
    $2,402+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,172 - $2,712
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,180 - $2,720

    Madera Ridge

    1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
    (858) 753-4226
  31. Pool - Millcreek Apartments
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $2,195+
    2 BEDS
    $2,495+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195 - $2,695
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,195 - $2,695

    Millcreek Apartments

    2130 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 237-4523
  38. Building Photo - Prominence Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,350+
    2 BEDS
    $3,078+

    Prominence Apartments

    601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
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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.

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High Tech High North County School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
409 Students
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San Marcos High School

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,751 Students
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Foothills High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
101 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
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Woodland Park Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,184 Students
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Woodland Park Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,184 Students
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Paloma Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
758 Students
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Paloma Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
758 Students
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Discovery Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
717 Students
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Discovery Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
717 Students

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