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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA with Gym/Fitness Center

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  1. Building Photo - 222 North City
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $2,660+
    1 BED
    $2,895+
    2 BEDS
    $3,645+
    3 BEDS
    $5,910+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350 - $12,900
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,660 - $12,910

    222 North City

    222 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92096
    (760) 539-3162
  3. Discounts
    Discounts
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    STUDIO
    $2,716+
    1 BED
    $2,518+
    2 BEDS
    $3,470+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,513 - $5,993
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,518 - $4,047

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  6. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $2,064+
    2 BEDS
    $2,380+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,059 - $2,799
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,064 - $2,804

    Mariposa

    221 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92083
    (858) 779-2687
  14. Building Photo - Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,135+
    2 BEDS
    $2,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,130 - $2,430
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,135 - $2,400

    Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community

    650 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 779-0257
  17. 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
  21. 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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  22. Building Photo - 858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
    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

    858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit C

    858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
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  24. Building Photo - Whispering Oaks
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,881+
    3 BEDS
    $3,401+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,875 - $3,595
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,881 - $3,601

    Whispering Oaks

    468 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  25. Primary Photo - Crest 850
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $3,145

    Crest 850

    850 Village Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  28. Pool - Rancho Hills
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,399+
    2 BEDS
    $2,799+

    Rancho Hills

    856 Heatherwood Ln, Vista, CA 92081
  29. Building Photo - Alta Vista Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,463+
    2 BEDS
    $3,012+

    Alta Vista Apartments

    1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

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$2,454
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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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Education

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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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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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San Elijo Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,395 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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