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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos City, CA

1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos City, CA. 146 Rentals Available
146 Rentals Available

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  • Rent specials 101 units available
    1 bd $2,790+
    Total monthly cost
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    5.0 (1)
    222 North City, San Marcos, CA 92096
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $2,569+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (146)
    1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,861+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (18)
    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rewards Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,135
    Base rent
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    3.0 (7)
    3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $2,388+
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    4.0 (1)
    250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,334+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (16)
    570 East Barham Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $2,388+
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    4.0 (12)
    250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    4.5 (3)
    340 Marcos Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Parking • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,350
    Base rent
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    4.5 (27)
    850 Village Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $1,800
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    206 Woodland Pkwy #126, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    4.0 (19)
    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Parking • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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    1020 Stephanie Ct, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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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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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos City, CA is between $2,135 and $5,027.

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

There are 119 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Marcos City, CA were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

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

The average San Marcos City, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 566 sq. ft.

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

With a monthly rent as low as $1,800 and up to $5,000, 15 one bedroom apartments are available to rent in San Marcos City, CA. The average size for this type of apartment is 886 Sqft, which is perfect for both singles and couples. For maximum efficiency in finding your future home, you should decide on the must-haves. Are you looking for an apartment in need of some TLC or are you interested in a one bedroom furnished apartment ready to move in? Do you want to go for a luxury extra large studio or do you prefer cheap one bedroom apartments? Regardless of your answer, we have you covered. Feel free to use our filters, sorting, saved searches and all the options created to help you manage your search and find your next apartment as soon as possible.

3-in-1 one bedroom apartment: cheap, practical, enjoyable

Since you’re here, chances are you are interested in single bedroom apartments for rent that won’t leave you broke. If you were to describe your definition of a great deal, we assume you’d summarize it as such: spend as little money as possible and get the most apartment out of it. We’re with you on this one! Affordable 1 bedroom apartments are not out of your reach: the lowest asking rent for such an apartment in San Marcos City, CA is $1,800. Yup, you’ve read that right. One bedroom apartments overtake studios in terms of square footage and they offer just enough space to fulfill your earnest need for privacy, for just a few extra dollars per month. If you prefer something smaller, one bedroom efficiency apartments are even cheaper and equally convenient. It is important that you find pleasure in your living space, so don’t focus just on the price, rather pick the apartment that measures up to your expectations and satisfies your aesthetic taste.