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Prices and availability in San Marcos, CA were last updated on 20 Aug 2026.
The best apartments in San Marcos, CA are: 222 North City, Marc San Marcos, Palomar Station, Whispering Oaks and Vista Flores Apartments.
In San Marcos, 36% of the residents are renting compared to 64% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 24% of San Marcos's rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.
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