San Marcos, CA rental market
Last updated August 9, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Marcos, CA is $3,678.
$3,678
-$22
-$22
187
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $925 to $12,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 9 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 8 |
| $2,900 | 18 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 9 |
| $3,500 | 10 |
| $3,600 | 10 |
| $3,700 | 9 |
| $3,800 | 16 |
| $3,900 | 17 |
| $4,000 | 6 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 9 |
| $4,300 | 4 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 8 |
| $5,000+ | 28 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $22 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,450 | $3,312 |
| Feb | $3,490 | $3,500 |
| Mar | $3,500 | $3,300 |
| Apr | $3,500 | $3,375 |
| May | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Jun | $3,520 | $3,500 |
| Jul | $3,735 | $3,685 |
| Aug | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Sep | $3,625 | No data |
| Oct | $3,530 | No data |
| Nov | $3,300 | No data |
| Dec | $3,400 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Marcos, CA rental market temperature is COOL. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in San Marcos, CA is 75% higher than the national average.
$3,678
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in San Marcos, CA?
The average rent in San Marcos, CA is $3,678.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Marcos, CA?
Houses in San Marcos, CA rent between $925 - $12,000 with an average rent of $3,678.
3. How has the rent in San Marcos, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in San Marcos, CA decreased by $22
4. How much has the rent in San Marcos, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in San Marcos, CA decreased by $22
5. How many available rentals are there in San Marcos, CA?
There are currently 187 rentals available in San Marcos, CA.
6. How do rent prices in San Marcos, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in San Marcos, CA is $3,678 — 75.14% higher the national average of $2,100.