Rent by ZIP · San Diego County
Rent in San Marcos, CA 92078
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,190 (-5.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,567 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,480 | $2,580 | -3.9% | $2,232–2,728 | $1,900 ±$1,037 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,640 | $2,770 | -4.7% | $2,376–2,904 | $2,017 ±$243 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,190 | $3,380 | -5.6% | $2,871–3,509 | $2,521 ±$207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,230 | $4,500 | -6% | $3,807–4,653 | $2,859 ±$307 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,110 | $5,460 | -6.4% | $4,599–5,621 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,823.
What renters pay in 92078
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92075 | Solana Beach | $3,940 | $3,500+ |
| 92081 | Vista | $3,120 | $2,459 |
| 92082 | Valley Center | $2,050 | $1,575 |
| 92083 | Vista | $2,790 | $2,211 |
| 92084 | Vista | $2,600 | $2,118 |
| 92071 | Santee | $2,750 | $2,141 |
Fair Market Rents across San Diego County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.