Off-Campus Student Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos
Every off-campus listing near California State University-San Marcos is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check California tenant rights before you sign anything.
Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $1,743/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near California State University-San Marcos?
Students at California State University-San Marcos have access to 90 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in San Marcos, CA. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $2,000–$3,285.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 79 | $2,443/mo | $2,263 to $2,785/mo |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 75 | $2,399/mo | $2,215 to $2,688/mo |
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 73 | $2,418/mo | $2,241 to $2,760/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 68 | $2,459/mo | $2,270 to $2,775/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 48 | $2,635/mo | $2,350 to $2,865/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 39 | $2,655/mo | $2,439 to $2,932/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 38 | $2,652/mo | $2,270 to $3,069/mo |
| Studio Apartments | 19 | $2,241/mo | $2,000 to $2,625/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near California State University-San Marcos
Prominence Apartments
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA
Anden
152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA
Barham Villas Apartment Homes
570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA
Benchmark Apartments
353 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
Windsor Manor Apartments
245 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA
WINDSOR MANOR III
535 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA
Eastgate
16 Creekside Dr, San Marcos, CA
WINDSOR MANOR I
250 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA
Estrella
600 W Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA
Alora Apartments
616 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA
Palomar Station
1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA
eaves San Marcos
823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA
Virano Apartments
1635 Creek St, San Marcos, CA
Vista Flores Apartments
240-258 Las Flores Dr, San Marcos, CA
Reidy Creek
1350 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA
Latitude 33
515 Meander Glen, Escondido, CA
Marlowe Palomar Heights
101 Chamomile Gln, Escondido, CA
Elan Felicita Creek
301 W Vermont Ave, Escondido, CA
Vista Pacifica Apartments
176 Cedar Rd, Vista, CA
Elan Milano
3634 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA
Terra Oceanside
3964-3970 Waring Rd, Oceanside, CA
Shadow Ridge Apartments
3699 Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA
Ocean Vista
3760 North Way, Oceanside, CA
Piazza D'Oro
3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA
Suncrest Ridge
2360 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA
Elan Paseo Vista
2315 Paseo De Laura, Oceanside, CA
Elan Cardiff By The Sea
2170 Carol View Dr, Cardiff By The Sea, CA
Sunset View
2500 Sea Cliff Way, Oceanside, CA
Casa Mira View Apartments
9800 Mira Lee Way, San Diego, CA
Elan Scripps Terrace
10940 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA
Legacy
9320 Hillery Dr, San Diego, CA
Torrey Gardens Apartments
10615 Calle Mar de Mariposa, San Diego, CA
Ocean Air
10500 Sea Pearl Cv, San Diego, CA
Mira Monte
10360 Maya Linda Rd, San Diego, CA
Maya Linda Apartments
9646-9680 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA
Ascent at Campus Life
9890 Graduate Driveway, San Diego, CA
Canyon Park
9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA
La Jolla Crossroads Apartments
9085 Judicial Dr, San Diego, CA
Regents La Jolla
9253 Regents Rd, La Jolla, CA
The Villas of Renaissance
5280 Fiore Ter, San Diego, CA
LUX by Garden
4200 Brooke Ct, San Diego, CA
Valentia
5305 Toscana Way, San Diego, CA
Towers at Costa Verde Apartments
8775 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA
Torrey Pines Village
8939 Lombard Pl, San Diego, CA
Costa Verde Village Apartments
8720 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA
La Jolla Palms Apartment Homes
3535 Lebon Dr, San Diego, CA
Axiom La Jolla
3950 Mahaila Ave, San Diego, CA
Palisade at Westfield UTC
8800 Lombard Pl, San Diego, CA
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Student Tenants tracks 90 apartments near California State University-San Marcos in San Marcos, CA. Typical starting rents run from $2,000/mo to $3,285/mo (median $2,439/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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