Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA
As of October 15, 2026, brightplace lists 300 apartments for rent across 16 communities in San Marcos, CA. At the typical community, studios start at $2,373 a month, one-bedrooms at $2,503, two-bedrooms at $2,798, and three-bedrooms at $3,577. Greystar manages 4 of these communities and MG Properties 2.
- Communities
- 16
- Apartments available
- 300
- Typical starting rent
- $2,594/mo
- Homes in these buildings
- 925
Rent by apartment size in San Marcos
| Size | Available | Communities | Typical starting rent | Lowest listed rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 19 | 3 | $2,373/mo | $2,315/mo |
| 1 bedroom | 99 | 8 | $2,503/mo | $2,145/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | 137 | 12 | $2,798/mo | $2,400/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | 43 | 9 | $3,577/mo | $2,795/mo |
| 4+ bedrooms | 2 | 2 | — | $4,195/mo |
Typical starting rent is the median of each community’s lowest listed rent for that size, shown when at least three communities list it. Lowest listed rent is the single cheapest listing, which can be a room in a shared home or an income-restricted apartment. Rents change daily, so confirm with the community before you apply.
Apartment communities in San Marcos
16 communities, A to Z. Availability and rents as of October 15, 2026.
- 222 North City
222 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92096
196 available · Studio–4 bd · $2,849–$12,900/mo
- 956 Blackstone Drive
956 Blackstone Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 available · 2 bd · $3,250/mo
- 1219 Barham Drive #80
1219 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 available · 3 bd · $2,795/mo
- 2155-3G
1160 Via Camellia, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 available · 4 bd · $4,195/mo
- Anden
152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 available · 3 bd · $4,395–$4,468/mo
- Block C Apartments
250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
17 available · Studio–3 bd · $2,315–$4,399/mo
- Cresterra Apartments
1935 Northstar Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
22 available · 1 bd–3 bd · $2,593–$4,316/mo
- Eaves
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
5 available · 1 bd–3 bd · $2,545–$3,105/mo
- Elan Northwoods
420 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
6 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $2,145–$2,561/mo
- Marc
1045 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
26 available · Studio–3 bd · $2,373–$3,490/mo
- Overture San Marcos
852 Ave Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069
10 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $2,145–$2,570/mo
- Palms Apartments San Marcos 2 bed 2 bath
240 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 available · 2 bd · $2,400/mo
- Renaissance
305 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 available · 2 bd · $2,795/mo
- Silverado 2110
2110 Silverado St, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 available · 3 bd · $3,800/mo
- The Avenue at
506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
6 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $2,495–$3,095/mo
- Whispering Oaks Apartments
468 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
4 available · 2 bd–3 bd · $2,595–$3,195/mo
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