870 S Rancho Santa Fe Unit #E San Marcos, CA 92078
Welcome home to this beautiful and cozy two-bedroom, two-bathroom second-floor apartment featuring breathtaking views from both the front door and private balcony.
This well-appointed home offers a one-car garage with storage shelving plus an additional assigned parking space, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven, and microwave, and the convenience of a full-size washer and dryer indoors. Enjoy year-round comfort with central A/C, new laminate flooring, neutral paint, and window blinds throughout.
Residents have access to outstanding resort-style amenities, including a pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, fitness center, and clubhouse, plus ample guest parking. Located in a highly desirable San Marcos neighborhood, just minutes from Cal State San Marcos, Lake San Marcos, the 78 freeway, and within walking distance of San Marcos High School and two major shopping centers.
One small pet, cat or dog, (up to 40 lbs) is welcome with a refundable $500 pet deposit.
Water, sewer, and trash are included; tenant pays SDG&E and renters insurance. One-year lease required.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,000/mo
870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd S APT E, San Marcos, CA 92078
2beds
958sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Detached parking
Forced air
What's special
Private balconyNeutral paintNew laminate flooringAdditional assigned parking space
- 52 days |
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Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago
Listing updated: December 28, 2025 at 11:48am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 2216111251
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $3,000-3.2%$3/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,100+6.9%$3/sqft |
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| 8/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900$3/sqft |
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| 6/7/2019 | Sold | $330,000+150%$344/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 92078
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10La Costa Meadows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 7/10San Elijo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi

