1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA
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Rent specials 7 units available1 bd $2,462+Base rent4.0 (146)1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rewards Only 1 unit left1 bd $2,135Base rent3.0 (7)3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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Rent specials1 bd $2,388+Base rent4.0 (1)250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials 11 units available1 bd $2,570+Total monthly cost4.0 (18)1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specials 86 units available1 bd $2,774+Total monthly cost5.0 (1)222 North City, San Marcos, CA 92096Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials1 bd $2,388+Base rent4.0 (12)250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted4.5 (3)340 Marcos Street, San Marcos, CA 92069Parking • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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Rent specialsAsk for pricing4.5 (27)850 Village Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,159+Base rent3.5 (16)570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing420 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 92078Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted1020 Stephanie Ct, San Marcos, CA 92078Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $1,800Base rent4.5 (1)206 Woodland Pkwy #126, San Marcos, CA 92069Pet friendly
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted4.0 (19)1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078Parking • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted4.5 (6)432 W. Mission Road -106, San Marcos, CA 92069Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $3,500Base rent220 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos, CA 92069Pet friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,975Base rent111 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,618+Base rent1982 Wellington Lane #80, Vista, CA 92081Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specials Only 2 units left1 bd $2,678+Base rent4.5 (14)1850 Thibodo Rd, Vista, CA 92081Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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12 units available1 bd $2,212+Total monthly cost4.5 (19)1500 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specials Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,922Base rent3.5 (2)439 W El Norte Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,975Base rent125 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92083In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,500Base rent1 Rees Road, Escondido, CA 92026Pet 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 $2,135 and $5,168.
How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Marcos, CA on RentCafe?
There are 104 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Marcos, CA were last updated on 15 Jul 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 573 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 846 Sqft in size and the monthly rent is $2,960, on average. With 152 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 $5,168 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 $1,800. 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.