San Marcos, CA

Off-Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments Near California State University-San Marcos

Student Tenants tracks 38 off-campus 3 bedroom apartments near California State University-San Marcos · median starting rent $2,652/mo, with most listings between $2,270 and $3,069. Every listing is ranked by students who've actually lived there, with walk scores and California tenant rights built in.

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38
Median rent
$2,652/mo
Typical range
$2,270–$3,069
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Where can students find off-campus 3 bedroom apartments near California State University-San Marcos?

Student Tenants lists about 38 off-campus 3 bedroom apartments near California State University-San Marcos, with a median starting rent of $2,652/mo and most options between $2,270 and $3,069 per month. Every listing includes verified student reviews, walk and transit context, and plain-English California tenant-rights guidance before you sign.

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3 Bedroom Apartments near California State University-San Marcos

Anden
CSUSM0.67 mi
20 min to campus

Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA

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City crime rank: below averagePremiumPet FriendlyPool
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2–3 Beds
$3.7K+
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Barham Villas Apartment Homes
CSUSM0.8 mi
19 min to campus

Barham Villas Apartment Homes

570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA

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City crime rank: below averageMarket RateQuiet & SuburbanBalcony / PatioDishwasher+6 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.7K+
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Alora Apartments
CSUSM1.37 mi
7 min to campus

Alora Apartments

616 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA

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City crime rank: below averageMarket RateQuiet & SuburbanClubhouseDishwasher+1 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.5K+
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Palomar Station
CSUSM2.05 mi
8 min to campus

Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA

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City crime rank: below averageMarket RateAir ConditioningBalcony / PatioFitness Center+4 more
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Studio–3 Beds
$2.6K+
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eaves San Marcos
CSUSM2.34 mi
8 min to campus

eaves San Marcos

823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA

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City crime rank: below averageMarket RateHigh-Speed InternetPet FriendlyPool
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1–3 Beds
$2.3K+
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Latitude 33
CSUSM4.07 mi
11 min to campus

Latitude 33

515 Meander Glen, Escondido, CA

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City crime rank: near averageMarket RateAir ConditioningBalcony / PatioClubhouse+6 more
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2 Beds
$2.6K+
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Marlowe Palomar Heights
CSUSM4.53 mi
13 min to campus

Marlowe Palomar Heights

101 Chamomile Gln, Escondido, CA

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City crime rank: near averageMarket RateAir ConditioningBalcony / PatioClubhouse+5 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.6K+
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Piazza D'Oro
CSUSM9.61 mi
5 min to MiraCosta

Piazza D'Oro

3402 Piazza De Oro Way, Oceanside, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumQuiet & SuburbanAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+6 more
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2–3 Beds
$3.5K+
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Casa Mira View Apartments
CSUSM14.58 mi
19 min to SDMiramar

Casa Mira View Apartments

9800 Mira Lee Way, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateAir ConditioningBalcony / PatioDishwasher+7 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.8K+
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Legacy
CSUSM15.21 mi
6 min to SDMiramar

Legacy

9320 Hillery Dr, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateCampus AdjacentAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+8 more
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1–2 Beds
$2.4K+
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Torrey Gardens Apartments
CSUSM15.41 mi
11 min to UCSD

Torrey Gardens Apartments

10615 Calle Mar de Mariposa, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumCar EssentialQuiet & SuburbanAir Conditioning+10 more
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1–3 Beds
$3.1K+
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Ocean Air
CSUSM15.61 mi
11 min to UCSD

Ocean Air

10500 Sea Pearl Cv, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumCar EssentialQuiet & SuburbanAir Conditioning+6 more
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1–3 Beds
$3.6K+
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Ascent at Campus Life
CSUSM16.32 mi
9 min to SDMiramar

Ascent at Campus Life

9890 Graduate Driveway, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateCar EssentialQuiet & SuburbanBalcony / Patio+4 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.7K+
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Canyon Park
CSUSM17.68 mi
7 min to UCSD

Canyon Park

9555 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGood ValueBiker's DreamClubhouseDishwasher+4 more
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Studio–2 Beds
$2.2K+
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La Jolla Crossroads Apartments
CSUSM18.02 mi
10 min to UCSD

La Jolla Crossroads Apartments

9085 Judicial Dr, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averageMarket RateAir ConditioningBalcony / PatioClubhouse+8 more
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Studio–3 Beds
$2.6K+
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The Villas of Renaissance
CSUSM18.14 mi
11 min to UCSD

The Villas of Renaissance

5280 Fiore Ter, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumAir ConditioningDishwasherFitness Center+4 more
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Studio–2 Beds
$2.8K+
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LUX by Garden
CSUSM18.18 mi
8 min to UCSD

LUX by Garden

4200 Brooke Ct, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumAir ConditioningDishwasherFitness Center+3 more
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1–3 Beds
$4.3K+
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Valentia
CSUSM18.19 mi
11 min to UCSD

Valentia

5305 Toscana Way, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumAir ConditioningBalcony / PatioClubhouse+7 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.9K+
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Towers at Costa Verde Apartments
CSUSM18.28 mi
7 min to UCSD

Towers at Costa Verde Apartments

8775 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumBiker's DreamAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+10 more
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Studio–3 Beds
$3.3K+
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Costa Verde Village Apartments
CSUSM18.38 mi
7 min to UCSD

Costa Verde Village Apartments

8720 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumUrban WalkableBiker's DreamAir Conditioning+7 more
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Studio–3 Beds
$2.8K+
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Palisade at Westfield UTC
CSUSM18.45 mi
8 min to UCSD

Palisade at Westfield UTC

8800 Lombard Pl, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumAir ConditioningIn-Unit LaundryPet Friendly
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Studio–3 Beds
$3.4K+
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Regents Court
CSUSM18.58 mi
7 min to UCSD

Regents Court

8465 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumBiker's DreamAir ConditioningBalcony / Patio+9 more
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1–3 Beds
$3.1K+
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La Regencia
CSUSM18.83 mi
8 min to UCSD

La Regencia

7655-7689 Palmilla Dr, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averagePremiumAir ConditioningBalcony / PatioClubhouse+9 more
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1–3 Beds
$2.8K+
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The Stratton Apartment Homes
CSUSM21.69 mi
6 min to SDMC

The Stratton Apartment Homes

3884 Caminito Aguilar, San Diego, CA

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City crime rank: above averageGood ValueUrban CoreAmenity RichBalcony / Patio+1 more
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2 Beds
$2.2K+
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Student apartment rents by search near California State University-San Marcos
SearchListingsMedian rentTypical range
3 Bedroom Apartments38$2,652/mo$2,270 to $3,069/mo
Studio Apartments19$2,241/mo$2,000 to $2,625/mo
1 Bedroom Apartments75$2,399/mo$2,215 to $2,688/mo
2 Bedroom Apartments79$2,443/mo$2,263 to $2,785/mo
Pet-Friendly Apartments73$2,418/mo$2,241 to $2,760/mo
Apartments with In-Unit Laundry39$2,655/mo$2,439 to $2,932/mo
Apartments with a Pool68$2,459/mo$2,270 to $2,775/mo
Apartments with a Gym48$2,635/mo$2,350 to $2,865/mo

Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.

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Student Tenants currently tracks about 38 off-campus 3 bedroom apartments near California State University-San Marcos. Typical starting rents run from $2,270/mo to $3,069/mo with a median of $2,652/mo. Each listing shows its price range, bed count, walk score, nearby grocery and transit, and student reviews submitted under verified .edu emails.

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