San Marcos
92078 · San Marcos
San Marcos — a growing inland city with CSUSM (Cal State San Marcos), new restaurant row development, and significantly lower prices than coastal areas.
Active Listings
75
Median Price
$925K
Avg Rent
$4,615/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,594/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.2%
Avg CoC
-24.1%
P/R Ratio
19.8
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$618K
$4.0M
Highlights
- ✓Cal State San Marcos creates steady student rental demand
- ✓Restaurant Row development revitalizing downtown
- ✓Significant new construction — modern inventory
- ✓30-40% cheaper than coastal Carlsbad/Encinitas
Investor Notes
- ◈Best cashflow potential in our coverage area (lower prices)
- ◈Student housing near CSUSM is an underserved niche
- ◈Newer builds in Twin Oaks area have strong rent-to-price ratios
- ◈Inland location means less appreciation than coastal — focus on cashflow
Demographics
Vibe
Growing college town, young families
Median Income
~$85K
Top Employers
CSUSM, Hunter Industries, retail, healthcare
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1233 Sunrise View 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,231 sqft | A 55 | $619K | $3,640 | $-646 |
| 455 Almond Road 3bd / 3ba · 1,228 sqft | A 54 | $699K | $3,845 | $-738 |
| 917 Estrella Road 2bd / 2ba · 1,100 sqft | A 52 | $618K | $3,554 | $-740 |
| 2232 Indus Way 3bd / 3ba · 1,253 sqft | A 50 | $700K | $3,836 | $-886 |
| 931 Slate Street 3bd / 3ba · 1,933 sqft | A 49 | $799K | $4,501 | $-880 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.