Average Rent in San Marcos, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Marcos, CA Rents

San Marcos rentals average $2,148 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,323 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $12,067 (566.29%) year-over-year from $2,131 to $14,198. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.53%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $2,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (2.55%) year-over-year from $2,682 to $2,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-0.90%) year-over-year from $3,532 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $268 (-5.75%) year-over-year from $4,668 to $4,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 43.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.90% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $2.27 $2,195 $2,183 (0.53%) $1,555 (41.16%)
2 BR $3.06 $2,750 $2,682 (2.55%) $1,974 (39.30%)
4+ BR $1.89 $4,400 $4,668 (-5.75%) $3,524 (24.85%)

Historical Rents in San Marcos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions - San Marcos Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Marcos, CA?
The average monthly rental price for San Marcos, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do San Marcos, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in San Marcos, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in San Marcos, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Marcos.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,148 and an average price per square feet of $2.27. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Marcos.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Marcos, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $3.06. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Marcos.
How have rent prices in San Marcos, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in San Marcos, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 5.66%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in San Marcos, CA?
A reasonable rent price in San Marcos, CA is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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