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Three Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

96 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - 222 North City
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    3 BEDS
    $5,885
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,875 - $12,900
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$5,885 - $12,910

    222 North City

    222 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92096
    (760) 539-3162
  2. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    Good Value
    |
    3 BEDS
    $3,743
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,738 - $6,212
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,743

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  5. Anden apartments — community photo - Anden
    Exceptional Value
    3 BEDS
    $4,091
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,048 - $4,114
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,091 - $4,157

    Anden

    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (442) 204-1564
  9. Building Photo - Eastgate
    3 BEDS
    $2,483

    Eastgate

    16 Creekside Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  10. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,240
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,240
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,240

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL1-ID1100A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  12. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,670
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,670
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,670

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL1-ID1057A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  13. Building Photo - 823 Nordahl Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,290
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,290
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,290

    823 Nordahl Rd Unit SI FL2-ID1096A

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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
  39. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,400

    Carrotwood

    1149 Carrotwood Glen, Escondido, CA 92026
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    Whispering Oaks

    468 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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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
GreatSchools Rating
San Marcos High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,067 Students
GreatSchools Rating
San Marcos High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,067 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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
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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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
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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