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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA with a Garage

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  2. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,466+
    1 BED
    $2,766+
    2 BEDS
    $3,523+
    3 BEDS
    $4,025+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,461 - $6,695
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,466 - $4,318

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  8. Anden apartments — community photo - Anden
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $3,797+
    3 BEDS
    $4,041+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,754 - $4,329
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,797 - $4,372

    Anden

    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (442) 204-1564
  9. Building Photo - 1499 La Linda Dr
    4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $7,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,900

    1499 La Linda Dr

    1499 La Linda Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  10. Building Photo - Ridgeview
    2 BEDS
    $2,550

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  14. Building Photo - 477 Prosperity Dr
    4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    477 Prosperity Dr

    477 Prosperity Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
  16. Building Photo - 2180 Cosmo Way
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,495

    2180 Cosmo Way Unit COSMO WAY

    2180 Cosmo Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  17. 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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  18. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,680
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,680
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,680

    789 Dorothea Ave

    789 Dorothea Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
  19. Building Photo - 561 Rush Dr
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,500

    561 Rush Dr

    561 Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  23. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,650

    911 Dale Ct

    911 Dale Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069
  39. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,881
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,875
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,881

    Whispering Oaks

    468 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  41. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,352+
    2 BEDS
    $2,753+

    Alta Vista Apartments

    1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,067 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 School

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
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San Elijo Middle School

Public Middle School

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

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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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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