1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (146 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$2,885 - $4,565
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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$3,250

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220 Woodland Pky, Unit 250

220 Woodland Pky
San MarcosCA92069
property at 823 Nordahl Rd

$3,500 - $4,570

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823 Nordahl Rd

San MarcosCA92069
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Grandon Village
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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Mariposa
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Mariposa

604 W Richmar AveSan 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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171-185 Echo Ln
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171-185 Echo Ln

171-185 Echo LnSan 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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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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Camden Old Creek
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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar WaySan Marcos, CA 92078
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Villa Serena
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Villa Serena

340 Marcos StSan Marcos, CA 92069
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ParkView
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ParkView

363-379 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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El Dorado II
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El Dorado II

303 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069

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San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 31, 2026

There are currently 813 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Marcos, CA that range in price from $1,810 to $4,574. Richland Villas, Mira Lago 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
Richland Villas125$3,109$2,000
Mira Lago124$3,109$1,925
Vistas at Rancho Santalina111$3,124$1,810
Vallecitos Ridge108$3,134$2,000
Village O105$3,134$1,810
Atherton at San Elijo Hills103$3,134$2,000
San Elijo Hills99$3,184$1,810
Grand Estates16$2,205$1,810
Paloma16$2,179$1,925
Lake San Marcos6$2,424$1,810

Largest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is found at 222 North City in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood and is 943 square feet priced from $4,574. Alcove in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 942 square feet and currently listed start at $2,803. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
222 North CityA-4943 Sq Ft$4,574
AlcovePlan A3942 Sq Ft$2,803
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 6829 Sq Ft$2,683
Latitude 33Plan A1793 Sq Ft$2,657
Alta Vista ApartmentsAndorra759 Sq Ft$2,452
Hidden CoveHomestead Premier750 Sq Ft$2,542
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio750 Sq Ft$2,023
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 2748 Sq Ft$2,175
Forest GlenAvocado743 Sq Ft$2,350
Lincoln Heights1 Bedroom / 1 Bath725 Sq Ft$1,895

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 31, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model starting from $1,595 at Casa Escondida in the Country Club neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Village Green Senior Community starting at $1,645 in the North Broadway neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $2,760. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath$1,595
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom$1,645
Valle at MissionPalm$1,725
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,750
Lincoln Heights1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$1,895
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityA1$1,919
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityA2$1,922
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms$1,925
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,925
Reidy Creek IIAlder$1,975

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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 Casa Escondida listed at $1,595.

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 $2,760.

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 943 square feet unit starting from $4,574 at 222 North City.

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 649 sq ft.

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