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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA


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  • Rent specials 77 units available
    1 bd $2,980+
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    222 North City

    5.0 (1)
    222 North City, San Marcos, CA 92096
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $2,665+
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    Marc San Marcos

    4.0 (146)
    1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $2,666+
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    Palomar Station

    4.0 (18)
    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,350
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    Crest 850

    4.5 (27)
    850 Village Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,601+
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    Barham Villas

    3.5 (16)
    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,721+
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    Cresterra Apartments

    1935 Northstar Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $2,347
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    Elan Northwoods

    420 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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    Villa Serena Phase I

    4.5 (3)
    340 Marcos Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Parking • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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    Meadow Creek Apartments

    3.0 (7)
    3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Cat friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    Block C South

    4.0 (12)
    250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    Copper Creek Apartments

    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    Terra Cotta Apartments

    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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    Sage Canyon

    1020 Stephanie Ct, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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    Melrose Villas

    4.0 (19)
    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Parking • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    4.5 (6)
    432 W. Mission Road -106, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
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    1 bd $1,975
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    Palmcrest Apartments 2

    125 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083
    Apply online • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $2,728+
    Base rent
    1982 Wellington Lane #80, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,598+
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    Sofi Shadowridge

    4.5 (14)
    1850 Thibodo Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $2,554+
    Total monthly cost
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    Shadowridge Woodbend

    4.5 (19)
    1500 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,922
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    Hendrix Apartments

    3.5 (2)
    439 W El Norte Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,950
    Base rent
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    210 Lobelia Drive

    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
  • 1 bd $1,875
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    Palmcrest Apartments I

    111 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083
    In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $2,500
    Base rent
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    1 Rees Road

    1 Rees Road, Escondido, CA 92026
    Pet friendly • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA is between $1,650 and $5,159.

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

There are 93 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Marcos, CA were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

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

The average San Marcos, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 583 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.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA

One bedroom apartments in San Marcos, CA are typically 859 Sqft in size and the monthly rent is $2,905, on average. With 126 apartments listed for rent, it’s best to narrow down your choices before you begin your search. If you’re only interested in cheap one bedroom apartments, you can filter your search results by setting a maximum price. If you’re looking for a one bedroom furnished apartment, you can check the box "furnished" under amenities. There are many other options and filters you can apply to your search to streamline the process and find your next apartment faster and more efficient. Is a luxury rental more your style? If you sort your search results by rent descending, you will notice that the most expensive rental in San Marcos, CA right now costs $5,662 per month. So many choices, so little time.

Your search for a cheap 1 bedroom apartment ends here

The city of San Marcos, CA is a great place to call home. Among its many great qualities, it has a variety of rental housing options. One of the most popular choices for San Marcos, CA's singles and couples are single bedroom apartments. They’re an upgrade from a studio in the sense that they offer more square footage, a separate bedroom, and more room to entertain. They’re also typically more expensive. But with a little diligence and some smart search tools, you can get around that problem. To find an affordable 1 bedroom, sort your search by price, ascending. The lowest priced apartment in San Marcos, CA right now has an asking rent of $1,650. One bedroom efficiency apartments are a great choice as well. Though they may be smaller than a traditional one bedroom apartment, they’re definitely cheaper and you’ll still be able to enjoy the privacy of a separate bedroom.