San Marcos West
92069 · San Marcos
Western San Marcos — home to Cal State San Marcos, Restaurant Row, and the SPRINTER rail line. More affordable than 92078 to the east, with a mix of older neighborhoods and newer transit-oriented condos and townhomes.
Active Listings
59
Median Price
$788K
Avg Rent
$3,767/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,625/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.3%
Avg CoC
-23.8%
P/R Ratio
21.5
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$369K
$7.0M
Highlights
- ✓Cal State San Marcos drives strong student and faculty rental demand
- ✓SPRINTER light rail connects to Oceanside and Escondido
- ✓Restaurant Row and growing San Marcos Civic Center development
- ✓Lower entry price than eastern San Marcos (92078) with similar amenities
Investor Notes
- ◈Student rental potential with CSUSM enrollment growing year over year
- ◈Newer transit-adjacent condos lease quickly to young professionals
- ◈Mix of older SFRs and newer construction — wide range of price points
- ◈HOA fees vary widely — verify before underwriting
Demographics
Vibe
College town meets growing suburb
Median Income
~$85K
Top Employers
Cal State San Marcos, Palomar Health, biotech, retail
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3427 Capalina Road 2bd / 1ba · 762 sqft | A 61 | $369K | $2,366 | $-377 |
| 425 Autumn Drive 2bd / 2ba · 1,114 sqft | A 56 | $475K | $2,996 | $-543 |
| 3435 Capalina 2bd / 1ba · 788 sqft | A 54 | $405K | $2,392 | $-579 |
| 244 Pico Ave 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,163 sqft | A 53 | $580K | $3,318 | $-713 |
| 244 Pico Avenue 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,163 sqft | A 53 | $580K | $3,318 | $-713 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.