1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (148 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$2,980 - $5,159
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Palomar Station
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Shane Park Plaza
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Shane Park Plaza

240-260 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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171-185 Echo Ln
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171-185 Echo Ln

171-185 Echo LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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363-379 Autumn Dr
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363-379 Autumn Dr

363-379 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Lake Park Terrace
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Lake Park Terrace

1513-1525 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Mariposa
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Mariposa

604 W Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sage Canyon
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Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Paseo del Oro
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Paseo del Oro

428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Westlake Village
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Westlake Village

405-419 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Melrose Villas
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Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Crest 850
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Autumn Terrace
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Autumn Terrace

281 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 30, 2026

There are currently 640 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Marcos, CA that range in price from $1,557 to $5,168. Mira Lago, Richland Villas and Vistas at Rancho Santalina are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Marcos with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Mira Lago94$3,209$1,900
Richland Villas94$3,219$1,991
Vistas at Rancho Santalina86$3,219$1,557
Village O83$3,254$1,810
San Elijo Hills79$3,271$1,557
Vallecitos Ridge79$3,259$2,000
Atherton at San Elijo Hills77$3,271$2,000
Grand Estates17$2,462$1,557
Lake San Marcos14$2,721$1,557
Paloma11$2,347$1,925

Largest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is found at Alcove in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood and is 1,013 square feet priced from $2,798. 222 North City in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 943 square feet and currently listed start at $4,484. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
AlcovePlan A51,013 Sq Ft$2,798
222 North CityA-4943 Sq Ft$4,484
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 6829 Sq Ft$2,750
Cresterra ApartmentsA2820 Sq Ft$2,832
Latitude 33Plan A1793 Sq Ft$2,557
Hidden CoveHomestead Premier750 Sq Ft$2,544
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 2748 Sq Ft$2,385
Forest GlenAvocado743 Sq FtCall for Rates
Lincoln Heights1 Bedroom / 1 Bath725 Sq Ft$2,295
The Quince Street Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath642 Sq Ft$1,464

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,464 at The Quince Street Senior Apartments in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model at Casa Escondida starting at $1,595 in the Country Club neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $2,776. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Quince Street Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,464
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath$1,595
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityA1$1,750
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,750
The Terraces1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,864
Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+1 Bedroom$1,909
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityA2$1,922
Valle at MissionPalm$1,969
Reidy Creek IIAlder$1,975
Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesA2$1,991

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San Marcos Overview

San Marcos, California is located in the northern part of San Diego County, California. The name of the city is actually Spanish for St. Mark, a major character from the Bible. There are many people who are looking for apartments in San Marcos, California because it is relatively close to San Diego. At the same time, there are numerous San Marcos apartments available. Therefore, how can you find the right option to meet your needs? Learn more about the joys of living in this area below. Remember to reach out to someone with local knowledge who can help you find the best apartment to meet your needs.á

Why live in San Marcos, CA?

San Marcos is a beautiful place to live for several reasons. First, the cost of living in San Marcos is lower than it is in San Diego. Therefore, you might be able to save some money by moving to the suburbs. Second, the weather is beautiful. It is warm throughout the year, and it does not rain very often. If you love warm weather, you should be happy in San Marcos. Finally, it is relatively easy to get around. Even though traffic can get heavy during rush hour, it is still relatively light during the day. For all of these reasons, many people are moving to San Marcos.á

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Marcos with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Marcos is at The Quince Street Senior Apartments listed at $1,464.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is $2,776.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 1,013 square feet unit starting from $2,798 at Alcove.

What is the average size for San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Marcos is currently 659 sq ft.

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