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San Marcos is a key industrial submarket in the greater San Diego area of California. The area features 20 active industrial and warehouse listings, with an average size of 6,169 square feet. Current lease rates average $1.58/SF/YR. Contact us for current availability and to find space that meets your requirements.

Industrial & Warehouse Space in San Marcos

San Marcos offers a diverse range of industrial real estate for lease, including warehouse space, distribution centers, light manufacturing facilities, and flex space. With 20 active listings and an average building size of 6,169 square feet, San Marcos accommodates tenants from small businesses needing 1,000-5,000 SF of shop space to regional distributors requiring 50,000+ SF warehouses.

Current lease rates in San Marcos average $1.58/SF/YR, though rates vary significantly based on building type, location, ceiling height, loading configuration, and tenant improvements. Small multi-tenant units typically command higher per-SF rates, while large single-user distribution buildings offer lower per-SF pricing. Tenants should also budget for NNN (triple net) expenses, which in the San Diego market typically add $0.50-$2.00/SF/YR to the base rate.

Whether you're looking for a small warehouse for lease in San Marcos for a trades business, a cross-dock distribution facility for e-commerce fulfillment, or a manufacturing space with three-phase power and heavy floor loads, our listings cover the full spectrum of industrial properties available in this submarket. Use our contact form to get a curated short list of matching properties — free, with no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions — San Marcos Industrial Space

How much does it cost to lease industrial space in San Marcos?

Industrial lease rates in San Marcos currently average $1.58/SF/YR on a triple-net (NNN) basis. For a 5,000 SF space at that rate, you'd pay approximately $658/month in base rent, plus NNN expenses. Smaller units (1,000-2,500 SF) often have higher per-SF rates but lower total monthly costs.

What types of industrial properties are available in San Marcos?

Available industrial properties in San Marcos include warehouses, distribution centers, light manufacturing buildings, flex space (office/warehouse combinations), and shop space. Building sizes range from approximately 6,169 SF on the smaller end to much larger facilities for single-tenant distribution users.

What should I look for when leasing warehouse space in San Marcos?

Key considerations include ceiling clearance (14' minimum for rack storage, 24'+ for high-bay), loading configuration (dock-high doors vs. grade-level), power capacity (three-phase for manufacturing), zoning (M-1 or M-2 in most San Diego industrial areas), parking ratio, and yard space for trucks. See our tenant guides for a detailed checklist.

How do I find available warehouse space in San Marcos?

Browse our 20 active San Marcos listings above, or contact us with your requirements (square footage, timeline, use case) and we'll send you a curated short list of matching properties — including off-market opportunities not listed publicly. This service is free.

20 Active Listings
$1.58/SF/YR Average Rate
0.1M Total SqFt Available
6,169 Avg SqFt

Available Listings in San Marcos

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1152 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA  92069, San Marcos

1152 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos, CA 92069

Size 44,052
Rate Contact for pricing
307 E. Carmel St, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

307 E. Carmel St, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 13,000 - 18,452
Rate $1.35/SF/YR
1873 Diamond St, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

1873 Diamond St, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 12,000
Rate $1.35/SF/YR
435 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

435 E Carmel St, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 11,316
Rate $1.20/SF/YR
1265 Stone Drive, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

1265 Stone Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 7,860
Rate $1.60/SF/YR
929 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA  92069, San Marcos

929 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos, CA 92069

Size 5,700
Rate $1.55/SF/YR
166 Newport Dr, San Marcos, CA  92069, San Marcos

166 Newport Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos, CA 92069

Size 5,280
Rate $1.59/SF/YR
1284-1292 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

1284-1292 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 4,680 - 4,940
Rate $2.00/SF/YR
1286-1290 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

1286-1290 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 4,680 - 4,940
Rate $2.00/SF/YR
445 Ryan Dr, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

445 Ryan Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 4,215
Rate $1.63/SF/YR

800-810 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road | San Marcos, CA

San Marcos, California

Size 1,969
Rate Contact for pricing
960-974 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos, CA  92069, San Marcos

960-974 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos, CA 92069

Size 1,868 - 1,985
Rate $1.25/SF/YR
200 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

200 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 1,300
Rate Contact for pricing
1219-1295 Linda Vista Dr & 401-423 Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

1219-1295 Linda Vista Dr & 401-423 Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 1,200
Rate $1.65/SF/YR
1230-1350 E Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA  92069, San Marcos

1230-1350 E Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos, CA 92069

Size 1,000 - 3,000
Rate $1.45/SF/YR
1165, 1145, & 1125 LINDA VISTA DR + 310 VIA VERA CRUZ, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

1165, 1145, & 1125 LINDA VISTA DR + 310 VIA VERA CRUZ, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 933 - 3,600
Rate $0.15/SF/YR
1232 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA  92069, San Marcos

1232 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069

San Marcos, CA 92069

Size 900 - 1,352
Rate $1.75/SF/YR
16 Creekside Dr, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

16 Creekside Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 834 - 924
Rate Contact for pricing
902 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

902 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 600 - 1,000
Rate $3.00/SF/YR
1611-1665 Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA  92078, San Marcos

1611-1665 Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

San Marcos, CA 92078

Size 2 - 1,836
Rate $1.80/SF/YR

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