Studio Apartments for Rent in San Marcos City, CA
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Rent specials 14 units availableStudio $2,359+Total monthly cost5.0 (1)222 North City, San Marcos, CA 92096Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials 4 units availableStudio $2,395+Base rent4.0 (146)1045 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specials Only 2 units leftStudio $2,477+Total monthly cost4.0 (18)1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specialsStudio $2,413+Base rent4.0 (1)250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specialsStudio $2,413+Base rent4.0 (12)250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $10,309Base rentCarlsbad, San Marcos, CA 92069Pet friendly
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Studio $20,783Base rentBarhill Associates, San Marcos, CA 92078Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price range for a studio apartment in San Marcos City, CA?
The price range for a studio apartment in San Marcos City, CA is between $2,255 and $4,817.
How many studio apartments for rent are available in San Marcos City, CA on RentCafe?
There are 20 studio rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Marcos City, CA were last updated on 24 Jun 2026.
What is the average size of a studio apartment in San Marcos City, CA?
The average San Marcos City, CA studio apartment size is 6,121 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a studio apartment in San Marcos City, CA?
Studio apartments in San Marcos City, CA tend to be more affordable than other apartments and they have lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a studio apartment in San Marcos City, CA?
One of the downsides of living in a studio apartment is the limited storage space.
Renting a studio apartment in San Marcos City, CA
Finding an affordable home is definitely not an easy task nowadays, especially if you’re new to the market. When looking for a budget-friendly small apartment, you should decide on the non-negotiables and look for a home that meets your needs. On average, a studio apartment’s size in San Marcos City, CA is 6,422 Sqft, which is convenient for a young professional, recent graduate, student or for someone who prefers not to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent. A cheap studio can be rented starting from $2,359, so your next step is to make up your mind regarding the layout of your future nest: do you want a one room apartment, with kitchen in the main room, or a bachelor flat with a separate kitchen? Hard to decide. Now you have 32 small apartments are in San Marcos City, CA to choose from that will help you make a decision, with an average rent of $3,281.
The perks of renting an efficiency apartment
They say renting is like dating- you should not expect absolute perfection from a rental home, but you should love the things that make it uniquely yours. If you’re interested in an efficiency apartment in San Marcos City, CA, we are confident that you will find a great place that complements your lifestyle. Having a small apartment comes with a series of advantages that their larger companions lack. A studio apartment is easier to keep clean and it’s always less cluttered, because there is no room for unnecessary stuff. If single bedroom apartments and small apartments is what you’re after, you are more likely to afford living in the hip parts of the town, within walking or biking distance from entertainment and shopping. You will also notice significant savings year after year. Pick your price limit and square footage and browse through our 7 listings in San Marcos City, CA and we promise you won’t be disappointed.