San Marcos, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in San Marcos?

The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos is $2,637. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in San Marcos, CA

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,637	905 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in San Marcos?

The average size for a San Marcos, CA apartment is 905 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

San Marcos, CA apartment rent ranges

San Marcos, CA Occupied Housing Units

11,293 or 37% of the households in San Marcos, CA are renter-occupied while 19,011 or 63% are owner-occupied.

San Marcos, CA rent trends

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How San Marcos Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,742
San Francisco	$3,336
East Bay	$2,570
San Diego	$3,016
Long Beach	$2,579
Sacramento	$1,856
San Jose	$3,021
Oakland	$2,790
Fresno	$1,547
Inglewood	$2,570
Murrieta	$2,356
Chula Vista	$2,523
Vista	$2,497
Escondido	$2,230
Oceanside	$2,585
Carlsbad	$3,217
Hemet	$1,743
El Cajon	$2,190
La Mesa	$2,505
Santee	$2,396
San Marcos	$2,637

What is the average price for a storage unit in San Marcos?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in San Marcos is $219.07. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.