Prominence Apartments
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd,
San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,425 - $3,275 | 1-2 Beds
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
California State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, CA
Area Guide
Where the mountains meet the ocean, you'll find Cougars
Beautiful Campus
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Perched on a hill with fantastic mountain views and featuring sleek, modern architecture, California State University, San Marcos is picture-perfect. It is also one of the younger members of the California State Universities, founded in 1989. CSU San Marcos is located on 340 acres in San Marcos, a popular city in San Diego County. This smaller campus, covering 340 acres, offers a more intimate college experience than some of California's larger universities. San Marcos is roughly 32 miles north of Downtown San Diego, minutes from the mountains and the beaches along the Pacific Coast. CSU San Marcos offers 62 bachelor's degree programs and 15 master's degree programs in its four colleges.
CSU San Marcos is near the intersection of South Twin Oaks Valley Road and East Barham Drive, roughly two blocks from the downtown shopping district. To be close to both Downtown San Marcos and the CSU San Marcos campus, look for apartments along West San Marcos Boulevard. If you prefer a quiet, residential community, Village O is located directly south of the university and provides fantastic mountain views.
Explore the College
The Kellogg Library is five stories and opened in 2004
Campus Marketplace is located across from campus and provides shops and restaurants
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in San Marcos, CA is $2,358 for a studio, $2,280 for one bedroom, $2,673 for two bedrooms, and $3,516 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Marcos has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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567 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,358/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,280/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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974 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,673/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,208 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,516/month
Average Rent
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’ll need a car.
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Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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.
Schools
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Grades K-5
715 Students
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Public
Grades K-8
1,211 Students
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Public
Grades K-5
668 Students
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Public
Grades K-5
858 Students
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Public
Grades K-5
823 Students
7
Public
Grades K-8
1,211 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
1,463 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
1,183 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
931 Students
4
Public
Grades K-8
936 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
3,380 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
2,893 Students
7
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Public
Grades K-12
59 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palomar College Arboretum
- Del Dios Preserve
- Felicita County Park
- Kit Carson Park
- Queen Califia's Magical Circle
Military Bases
Airports
- San Diego International
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