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Situated along the Ronald Packard Parkway just west of Escondido, San Marcos is a quiet and scenic city in the northern reaches of San Diego County. San Marcos is home to California State University San Marcos and Palomar College, both of which have a large influence over the feel of the city. Student and long-term residents alike will love the local coffee shops, restaurants, and shops just off Mission Road. The city also provides sweeping views of Palomar Mountain and the Cleveland National Forest to the east. Residents can easily travel to the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve to hike, or to any of the surrounding cities like Carlsbad, San Diego, or Poway in minutes thanks to Interstate 15. San Marcos rentals range from Mediterranean-style apartments with lots of amenities to classic California single-family homes with terracotta roofs.
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What's the average rent in San Marcos, CA?
Rent averages in San Marcos, CA vary based on size.
- $2,320 for a 1-bedroom rental in San Marcos, CA
- $2,693 for a 2-bedroom rental in San Marcos, CA
- $3,494 for a 3-bedroom rental in San Marcos, CA
- $3,637 for a 4-bedroom rental in San Marcos, CA
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What elementary schools are in San Marcos, CA?
There are several great elementary schools in San Marcos, CA. ForRent.com can help you find a house near Paloma Elementary, Double Peak K-8, Discovery Elementary, and others.
What middle schools are in San Marcos, CA?
ForRent.com can help you find a new house in San Marcos, CA, near middle schools like Double Peak K-8, San Elijo Middle, Woodland Park Middle, and others.
What high schools are in San Marcos, CA?
Search ForRent.com to find a new house in San Marcos, CA, located near high schools like San Marcos High, Mission Hills High, North Coastal Consortium Schools, and others.
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