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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a coffee table
    31
    7 days ago

    3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,090+
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    29
    5 days ago

    1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $2,526+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black fridge.
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    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,442+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a kitchen with a table
    14
    5 days ago

    250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,485+
  • a balcony with a swimming pool and a patio with chairs
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    850 Village Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,350
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  • a playground with a blue and red swing set
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    432 W. Mission Road -106, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a dining area with tables and chairs in a library
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    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an aerial view of a city with buildings with solar panels on the roof
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    340 Marcos Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a large swimming pool in front of some apartments
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    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a playground in a neighborhood with houses
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    1020 Stephanie Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,335
  • an aerial view of an apartment complex with a swimming pool
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $625+
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  • a small pink house with a porch and a deck
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    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
  • A courtyard with a white building and potted plants.
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    125 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,925
  • A building with a sign that reads "Pollincrest" is surrounded by greenery.
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    111 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $2,050
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and chair, a rug, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
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    1620 York Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,600
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    18
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    1982 Wellington Lane #80, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,515+
  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    11
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    1850 Thibodo Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a refrigerator on the left and a sink on the right.
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    1500 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,494+
  • A pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
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    6053 Paseo Acampo, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
    68
    5 days ago

    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,846+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
    18
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    1245 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an open living room and kitchen with a dining table and chairs
    50
    5 days ago

    1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,804+
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white countertops.
    Today

    1204 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,148+
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and a sink
    10
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    1361 W 9Th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029
    1 BED $2,267+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on the wall
    164
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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,767
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San Marcos, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Marcos, CA have decreased by 1.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,356 to $2,323.

Check out the average rent prices in San Marcos by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,323, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,750.

Average rent in San Marcos, CA

$2,323/mo San Marcos, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,323 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Marcos, CA?

    A share of 1% of apartments in San Marcos, CA are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. Around 37% of rentals in this city are in the range of $2,501-$3,000. Around 19% of San Marcos’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 43% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in San Marcos, CA (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in San Marcos, CA

    68 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    50 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 68, Bike Score®: 50

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $625 and $5,000.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Marcos, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 8 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Marcos, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    The average San Marcos, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 574 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.