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  1. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,758+
    1 BED
    $2,571+
    2 BEDS
    $3,299+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,566 - $4,275
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,571 - $4,280

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  3. Good Value
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    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. 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
  18. Building Photo - Casa Mia
    2 BEDS
    $2,495

    Casa Mia

    346 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
  21. Building Photo - Alta Vista Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,362+
    2 BEDS
    $2,886+

    Alta Vista Apartments

    1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

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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
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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

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
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High Tech Middle North County School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
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San Elijo Middle School

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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Woodland Park Middle School

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

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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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