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

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  1. Building Photo - 222 North City
    Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,859+
    1 BED
    $3,085+
    2 BEDS
    $3,585+
    3 BEDS
    $5,259+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,849 - $12,900
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,859 - $12,910

    222 North City

    222 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92096
    (760) 539-3162
  2. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,760+
    1 BED
    $2,613+
    2 BEDS
    $3,083+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,606 - $3,630
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,613 - $3,637

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  5. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $2,195+
    2 BEDS
    $2,450+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,195 - $2,650
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,195 - $2,650

    Millcreek Apartments

    2130 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 237-4523
  12. Anden apartments — community photo - Anden
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $3,950+
    3 BEDS
    $4,062+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,907 - $4,384
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,950 - $4,427

    Anden

    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (442) 204-1564
  14. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,210+
    2 BEDS
    $2,745+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,202 - $2,799
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,210 - $2,807

    Madera Ridge

    1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
    (858) 753-4226
  16. Building Photo - Prominence Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,342+
    2 BEDS
    $2,731+

    Prominence Apartments

    601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
  17. Building Photo - Rancho Hills
    $545 Off
    Price Drop. $545 Off
    1 BED
    $2,450+
    2 BEDS
    $2,799+

    Rancho Hills

    856 Heatherwood Ln, Vista, CA 92081
  18. 2 BEDS
    $2,300

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  31. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,620
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,620
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,620

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL2-ID1180A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  32. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL1-ID702A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  37. Building Photo - 1517 Grandon Ave
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    1517 Grandon Ave

    1517 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  38. Building Photo - 826 Genoa Way
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    826 Genoa Way

    826 Genoa Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  39. 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

    215 Woodland Pky Unit 201

    215 Woodland Pky, San Marcos, CA 92069
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  40. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,188
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,188
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,188

    6971 Ballena Way Unit 6

    6971 Ballena Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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  41. Kitchen - 3215 Costa Alta Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,648
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,648
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,648

    3215 Costa Alta Dr Unit 84

    3215 Costa Alta Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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  42. Building Photo - 2208 Indus Way
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    2208 Indus Way

    2208 Indus Way, 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.

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 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
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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
GreatSchools Rating
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
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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