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1 of 16
$2,130+
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4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Carport, Recently renovated + more
1 of 42
$3,100+
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
1 of 21
$2,120+
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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W/D hookup, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more
1 of 13
$2,603+
4 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Gym, Pool + more
1 of 23
$2,375+
7 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Pool, Air conditioning + more
1 of 18
$2,999
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
1 of 42
$1,945+
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
1 of 26
$2,299+
Top rated for Location
“Really quick application approval process, the environment is like living in a forest which is perfect for my dog. Spacious room for plants on the balcony and management is very friendly.”
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
1 of 18
$2,999+
6 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
1 of 12
$2,899
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
1 of 17
$3,199+
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
1 of 10
$2,345+
Top rated for Location
“Management and maintenance have been excellent and respond quickly to issues. Extremely quiet and having an assigned parking spot with a reserved spot has not been a problem. So happy to be here”
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
1 of 25
$1,699+
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Gym, Pool + more
1 of 39
$2,675+
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
1 of 25
$2,296+
14 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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$3,370
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Walk in closets + more
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Searching for an apartment for rent in San Marcos, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 205 available rental units listed on Apartment List in San Marcos. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in San Marcos is $2,299 for a studio, $2,592 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,956 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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In San Marcos, the average rent is $2,299 for a studio, $2,592 for a 1-bedroom, $2,956 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,827 for a 3-bedroom.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find San Marcos apartments that allow pets.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around San Marcos. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include San Diego City College, MiraCosta College, University of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College, Point Loma Nazarene University, and San Diego State University.