Luxury Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (141 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$2,359 - $12,909
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Palomar Station
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$2,478 - $6,010
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Anden
$3,778 - $4,250
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Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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property at 858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd

$2,900

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$2,900
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Unit C, Unit C

858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
San MarcosCA92078

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property at 789 Dorothea Ave

$3,400

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789 Dorothea Ave

San MarcosCA92069
property at 2180 Cosmo Way

$3,495

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2180 Cosmo Way

San MarcosCA92078
property at 1617 Hope St

$3,600

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$3,600
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1617 Hope St

San MarcosCA92078
property at 922 Slate St

$3,990

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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922 Slate St

San MarcosCA92078
property at 506 Moonlight Dr

$4,100

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 25

506 Moonlight Dr

San MarcosCA92069
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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 San Marcos

How much are Studio apartments in San Marcos?

There are currently 63 Studio Apartments in San Marcos with rent ranges from $1,590 to $3,714 with an average price of $2,620.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Marcos Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Marcos ranges from $1,595 to $4,574 with an average monthly rent of $2,742.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Marcos range from $1,850 to $8,834. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,626.

How expensive are San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 76 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Marcos on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,483 to $12,909 - averaging $5,366 for the location.

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