Apartments for Rent in the 92078 ZIP Code of San Marcos, CA (172 Rentals)

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property at 1517 Grandon Ave
$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900
Total Monthly Price$2,900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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1517 Grandon Ave

San MarcosCA92078
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property at 2010 W San Marcos Blvd
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2010 W San Marcos Blvd

San MarcosCA92078
property at 2208 Indus Way
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2208 Indus Way

San MarcosCA92078
property at 1566 Glencrest Dr
$5,975
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1566 Glencrest Dr
San MarcosCA92078

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Paloma
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paloma

1107 Estrella RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Lake Park Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Terrace

1513-1525 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Peak59
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Peak59

N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078

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Frequently Asked Questions about the 92078 ZIP Code

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the 92078 ZIP Code?

As of today, September 22, 2026, there are currently 172 available 92078 apartments priced from $1,557 to $12,909, with an average monthly rent of $3,734.

How much are Studio apartments in 92078?

There are currently 29 Studio Apartments in 92078 with rent ranges from $1,700 to $3,714 with an average price of $2,806.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom 92078 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 92078 ranges from $1,557 to $4,811 with an average monthly rent of $2,926.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 92078 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 92078 range from $1,847 to $10,331. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,641.

How expensive are 92078 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 43 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 92078 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,483 to $12,909 - averaging $5,722 for the location.

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