Apartments and Homes for Rent in San Marcos, CA
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Apartments and homes for rent in San Marcos, CA
Showing 17 listings in San Marcos, CA — open the app for the full catalog.
What's on the market in San Marcos right now
Asking prices of listings currently active on Nalren in San Marcos, CA — refreshed daily.
About rentals in San Marcos
17 rentals are listed in San Marcos, CA on Nalren right now — 5 houses, 4 condos or townhomes, 8 apartments. Asking rents run from $1,650 to $12,900 a month, with a median of $5,250. Of the 17 with a known listing date, 16 came to market in the last 90 days, 1 has been listed for three to six months, and 0 for longer; 6 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing.
Counts and asking rents of listings currently active on Nalren in San Marcos, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast or an estimate of any property.
Rent in San Marcos by bedroom count
- 2-bedroom — median asking rent $3,350/mo across 3 listings
- 3-bedroom — median asking rent $9,350/mo across 11 listings
Asking rents in San Marcos currently range from $1,650 to $12,900 per month.
Currently for rent in San Marcos: 8 apartments, 4 condos and townhomes, 5 houses.
Aggregates of asking rents on listings currently active on Nalren — refreshed daily. Not an estimate of any specific property.
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Frequently asked questions — San Marcos, CA
How much is rent in San Marcos, CA?
The median asking rent across 17 active rental listings in San Marcos, CA is $5,250 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.
How much is rent in San Marcos by bedroom count?
Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 2-bedroom $3,350/mo (3 listings), 3-bedroom $9,350/mo (11 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily — not estimates.
Are there houses for rent in San Marcos, or mostly apartments?
Both. Nalren currently lists 5 houses for rent in San Marcos alongside 8 apartments and 4 condos or townhomes. Filter by property type in the app.
How long have rentals in San Marcos, CA been on the market?
Of the 17 with a known listing date, 16 came to market in the last 90 days, 1 has been listed for three to six months, and 0 for longer; 6 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in San Marcos, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast.
Which cities near San Marcos have rentals on Nalren?
Within about 8 miles of San Marcos: Escondido (23 listings, 4.6 mi), Vista (19 listings, 5.2 mi), Carlsbad (43 listings, 6.3 mi), Encinitas (34 listings, 7.6 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (26 listings, 8 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.
What are my rights as a renter in San Marcos, California?
California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.
How many rentals listings are in San Marcos, CA?
Nalren currently has 17 rentals listings in San Marcos, CA. New listings are added throughout the day — open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.