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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA. 98 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,500

  • Studio $1,384
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1550 Encino Drive, Escondido, CA 92025

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  • 10 units available
    Studio $1,482+
    1 bd $1,602+
    2 bd $2,224+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    1070-90 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

Apartments Under $1,700

  • 1 bd $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2017 Rainbow Valley Boulevard, Fallbrook, CA 92028

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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

Apartments Under $1,900

  • New units available
    1 bd $1,777+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

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  • 1 bd $1,795+
    2 bd $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
  • 1 bd $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    206 Woodland Pkwy #126, San Marcos, CA 92069
    Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    532-534 Palm Dr, VISTA CA, CA 92084
    Pet friendly
  • New units available 19 units available
    Studio $1,887
    1 bd $2,063
    2 bd $2,417
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (36)
    1501 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

Apartments Under $2,100

Apartments Under $2,300

  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,124+
    2 bd $2,410+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • 1 bd $2,129
    2 bd $2,384
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (18)
    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New units available 14 units available
    Studio $2,158+
    1 bd $2,392+
    2 bd $2,357+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (10)
    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,250
    2 bd $2,760+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (22)
    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

Apartments Under $2,500

  • New units available 19 units available
    1 bd $2,300
    2 bd $3,438+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • Rent specials New units available
    2 bd $2,318+
    3 bd $3,198+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • 5 units available
    Studio $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    365 W 2Nd Ave. Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online

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Frequently asked questions

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Marcos, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Marcos, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Marcos, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Marcos, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Marcos, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Marcos, CA has never been easier. We feature 98 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Marcos, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Marcos, CA? The average apartment rent in San Marcos is $2,707 per month so any rental south of $2,166 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Marcos, CA rents go as low as $1,384/mo.