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Prices and availability in San Marcos City, CA were last updated on 31 Aug 2026.
The best apartments in San Marcos City, CA are: 222 North City, Marc San Marcos, Palomar Station, Whispering Oaks and Vista Flores Apartments.
In San Marcos City 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 24% of San Marcos City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.
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