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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA
62 Rentals Available

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    850 Village Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,350+
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    3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $2,495+
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    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,066+
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    250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,590+
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $1,243
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    206 Woodland Pkwy #126, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $1,800
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    432 W. Mission Road -106, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    1 BED Call for pricing
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    340 Marcos Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    1 BED Call for pricing
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    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    1020 Stephanie Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
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    125 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,925
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    111 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
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    1982 Wellington Lane #80, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,569+
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    1850 Thibodo Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,565+
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    1500 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081
    1 BED $2,422+
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    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,773+
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    26138 Jesmond Dene Road, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,800
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    1245 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $2,613+
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    1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,707+
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    1361 W 9Th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029
    1 BED $2,252+
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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,457+
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    650 North Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED $2,695
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Average rent in San Marcos, CA

$2,372/mo San Marcos, CA average rental price, May 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,372 per month.

    San Marcos, CA apartment rent ranges

    A share of 23% of apartments in San Marcos, CA are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. Around 25% of San Marcos’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 52% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    San Marcos, CA rent trends

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

    The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos, CA is $2,372, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,761.

    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 $1,243 and $4,929.

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

    There are 7 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Marcos, CA were last updated on 17 Jun 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 599 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.