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  2. Building Photo - Anden
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $3,725+
    3 BEDS
    $3,936+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,682 - $4,453
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,725 - $4,496

    Anden

    152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (442) 204-1564
  16. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,271+
    1 BED
    $2,478+
    2 BEDS
    $2,895+
    3 BEDS
    $4,010+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,266 - $5,901
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,271 - $4,099

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  18. Pool - Millcreek Apartments
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $2,108+
    2 BEDS
    $2,608+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095 - $2,795
    Required Monthly Fees$13 - $15
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,108 - $2,810

    Millcreek Apartments

    2130 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 237-4523
  19. Building Photo - 222 North City
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $2,610+
    1 BED
    $2,860+
    2 BEDS
    $3,720+
    3 BEDS
    $5,860+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600 - $12,875
    Required Monthly Fees$10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,610 - $12,885

    222 North City

    222 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92096
    (760) 539-3162
  22. Building Photo - Madera Ridge
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,331+
    2 BEDS
    $2,604+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,323 - $2,729
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,331 - $2,737

    Madera Ridge

    1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
    (858) 753-4226
  25. Building Photo - Alora Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,459+
    3 BEDS
    $3,418+

    Alora Apartments

    616 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
  27. Pool - Rancho Hills
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,425+
    2 BEDS
    $2,895+

    Rancho Hills

    856 Heatherwood Ln, Vista, CA 92081
  28. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,701
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,495 - $2,695
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,701

    Whispering Oaks

    468 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  41. Building Photo - Ridgeview
    2 BEDS
    $2,550

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  42. Building Photo - The Palms
    2 BEDS
    $2,400

    The Palms

    240-248 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,435
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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

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
Foothills High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
GreatSchools Rating
High Tech Middle North County School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
GreatSchools Rating
San Elijo Middle

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
San Marcos Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
968 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Paloma Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
758 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Discovery Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
717 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Knob Hill Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
725 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Twin Oaks Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
648 Students

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