San Marcos, CA rental market
What is the average rent in San Marcos, CA?
Last updated June 23, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,495.
Average rent
$3,495
Month-over-month change
+$195
Year-over-year change
-$105
Available rentals
152
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $9,250.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 10 |
| $3,200 | 9 |
| $3,300 | 9 |
| $3,400 | 19 |
| $3,500 | 14 |
| $3,600 | 5 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 6 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 6 |
| $4,200 | 6 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 8 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 24 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $105 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,312 | $3,600 |
| Feb | $3,500 | $3,399 |
| Mar | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Apr | $3,375 | $3,250 |
| May | $3,600 | $3,298 |
| Jun | $3,500 | $3,395 |
| Jul | $3,685 | No data |
| Aug | $3,700 | No data |
| Sep | $3,700 | No data |
| Oct | $3,600 | No data |
| Nov | $3,600 | No data |
| Dec | $3,550 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Marcos, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in San Marcos, CA is 74% higher than the national average.
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