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  3. Building Photo - Ridgeview
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,550

    Ridgeview

    6505 Paseo Frontera, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  7. Building Photo - Casa Mia
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,295

    Casa Mia

    346 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
  17. Building Photo - Alta Vista Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,587+
    2 BEDS
    $3,116+

    Alta Vista Apartments

    1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
  19. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,600

    Whispering Oaks

    468 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  37. Building Photo - The Palms
    2 BEDS
    $2,550

    The Palms

    240-248 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos at a Glance

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$2,324
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Some Transit

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San Marcos, CA Apartments under $1,200

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Renting in San Marcos

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Village O 662 Sq Ft $2,462/mo

Getting Around San Marcos

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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San Marcos High
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 3,380 Students
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Mission Hills High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,893 Students
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San Elijo Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,463 Students
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Woodland Park Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,183 Students
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San Marcos Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 931 Students
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Paloma Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 715 Students
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Discovery Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 668 Students
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San Elijo Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 858 Students
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Richland Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 823 Students
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