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
81
Median Price
$930K
Avg Rent
$4,653/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-3,539/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.1%
Avg CoC
-27.9%
P/R Ratio
20.5
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$465K
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1548 Grandon Avenue 2bd / 1.5ba · 1,060 sqft | A 58 | $497K | $3,182 | $-658 |
| 1626 Rue De Valle 2bd / 1ba · 920 sqft | A 56 | $465K | $2,904 | $-686 |
| 564 Almond Road 3bd / 3ba · 1,228 sqft | A 51 | $650K | $3,597 | $-1,035 |
| 2903 Faye Drive 4bd / 3ba · 1,704 sqft | B 43 | $750K | $4,282 | $-1,275 |
| 749 Almond Rd 3bd / 3ba · 1,238 sqft | B 42 | $685K | $3,478 | $-1,396 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.