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
68
Median Price
$832K
Avg Rent
$3,831/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,712/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.3%
Avg CoC
-27.3%
P/R Ratio
19.9
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$359K
$3.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 Richland Road 2bd / 1ba · 858 sqft | A 59 | $525K | $2,865 | $-758 |
| 224 Woodland Pkwy 260 1bd / 1ba · 651 sqft | A 57 | $360K | $2,344 | $-570 |
| 224 Woodland Parkway 1bd / 1ba · 651 sqft | A 54 | $359K | $2,278 | $-637 |
| 210 Woodland Parkway 1bd / 1ba · 651 sqft | A 52 | $370K | $2,278 | $-712 |
| 227 Woodland Parkway 2bd / 2ba · 908 sqft | A 51 | $459K | $2,767 | $-838 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.