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

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  1. Building Photo - 222 North City
    $300 Off
    Price Drop. $300 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,635+
    1 BED
    $2,970+
    2 BEDS
    $3,470+
    3 BEDS
    $5,930+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,625 - $12,900
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,635 - $12,910

    222 North City

    222 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92096
    (760) 539-3162
  2. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    $410 Off
    Price Drop. $410 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,685+
    1 BED
    $2,508+
    2 BEDS
    $3,421+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,503 - $4,117
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,508 - $4,122

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  4. 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
  12. Anden apartments — community photo - Anden
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $3,825+
    3 BEDS
    $3,851+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,782 - $4,038
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,825 - $4,081

    Anden

    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (442) 204-1564
  14. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,215+
    2 BEDS
    $2,482+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,207 - $2,719
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,215 - $2,727

    Madera Ridge

    1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
    (858) 753-4226
  16. Building Photo - Prominence Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,350+
    2 BEDS
    $2,948+

    Prominence Apartments

    601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
  17. Building Photo - Rancho Hills
    $570 Off
    Price Drop. $570 Off
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,825+

    Rancho Hills

    856 Heatherwood Ln, Vista, CA 92081
  18. Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,550

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  20. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,450

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL1-ID1165A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  27. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,940
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,940
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,940

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL2-ID451A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  28. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL1-ID515A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  29. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,300

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL1-ID887A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  30. Building Photo - 2869 Rancho Rio Chico
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,250

    2869 Rancho Rio Chico

    2869 Rancho Rio Chico, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  36. Building Photo - 1230 Granite Rd
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    1230 Granite Rd

    1230 Granite Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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  37. 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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  38. 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
  39. Building Photo - 586 Gateway Ln
    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
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San Marcos at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,495
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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

GreatSchools Rating
High Tech High North County School

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,751 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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
GreatSchools Rating
Woodland Park Middle

Public Middle School

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

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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