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222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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570 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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715 Ash LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Alora Apartments
616 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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16 Creekside DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
360 Plateau Ave
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823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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823 Nordahl Rd
823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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402-468 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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316 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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363-379 Autumn Dr
363-379 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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171-185 Echo LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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366-368 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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604 W Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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1107 Estrella RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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1710 Elfin Forest RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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435-459 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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150 Gosnell WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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830 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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1935 Northstar WaySan Marcos, CA 92078
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269 San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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434-444 Firebird LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Villa Serena
340 Marcos StSan Marcos, CA 92069
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363-379 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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660 Grand AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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281 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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609 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sage Canyon
1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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1201 N Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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The Knolls
688 Vineyard RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Westlake Village
405-419 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| San Marcos Studio Apartments | $2,632 | $1,590 | $3,714 |
| San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,595 | $4,574 |
| San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,633 | $1,850 | $8,834 |
San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,450 | $2,483 | $10,000+ |
| San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,067 | $6,600 | $7,534 |
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San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: May 27, 2026There are currently 259 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Marcos, CA that range in price from $2,483 to $12,909. Richland Villas, Vallecitos Ridge and Mira Lago are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Marcos with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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| Richland Villas | 41 | $6,184 | $3,018 |
| Vallecitos Ridge | 41 | $6,534 | $3,018 |
| Mira Lago | 40 | $6,459 | $3,018 |
| Atherton at San Elijo Hills | 31 | $6,944 | $3,228 |
| Village O | 31 | $6,929 | $2,483 |
| Vistas at Rancho Santalina | 31 | $7,006 | $2,483 |
| San Elijo Hills | 29 | $7,056 | $2,483 |
| Paloma | 12 | $3,198 | $3,018 |
| Grand Estates | 2 | $3,245 | $2,483 |
| Lake San Marcos | 1 | $3,418 | $2,483 |
Largest Available San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is found at 222 North City in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood and is 1,828 square feet priced from $12,684. Rowan in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,812 square feet and currently listed start at $3,903. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in San Marcos:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| 222 North City | PH-C1 | 1,828 Sq Ft | $12,684 |
| Rowan | Plan C3 - Townhome | 1,812 Sq Ft | $3,903 |
| Sofi Shadowridge | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 1,432 Sq Ft | $4,122 |
| Anden | 2 | 1,357 Sq Ft | $3,885 |
| Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 1,250 Sq Ft | $3,537 |
| Diamond Pointe | Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs | 1,200 Sq Ft | $2,900 |
| Forest Glen | Citrus | 1,200 Sq Ft | $3,320 |
| SYCAMORE GREENS APARTMENT HOMES | Olive | 1,160 Sq Ft | $3,812 |
| Alora Apartments | 3 bedrooms | 1,100 Sq Ft | $3,418 |
| eaves San Marcos | C1 | 1,099 Sq Ft | $3,345 |
Cheapest Available San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 27, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is the Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs Model starting from $2,900 at Diamond Pointe in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 3 Bedroom is the 3x2A Model at Tuscany Hills Apartments starting at $3,018 in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $5,450. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Marcos:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Pointe | Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs | $2,900 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 3x2A | $3,018 |
| Forest Glen | Citrus | $3,320 |
| eaves San Marcos | C1 | $3,345 |
| Glenbrook Terrace Apartments | Sandstone | $3,395 |
| Alora Apartments | 3 bedrooms | $3,418 |
| Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments | 3 Bedroom | $3,537 |
| SYCAMORE GREENS APARTMENT HOMES | Olive | $3,812 |
| Anden | 2 | $3,885 |
| Rowan | Plan C3 - Townhome | $3,903 |
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What is the Cheapest apartment in San Marcos with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in San Marcos is at Diamond Pointe listed at $2,900.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is $5,450.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 1,828 square feet unit starting from $12,684 at 222 North City.
What is the average size for San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in San Marcos is currently 1,571 sq ft.
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