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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA. 103 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,500

  • New units available 10 units available
    Studio $1,327+
    1 bd $1,443+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

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Apartments Under $1,700

  • 1 bd $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2017 Rainbow Valley Boulevard, Fallbrook, CA 92028

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  • New units available 5 units available
    1 bd $1,650+
    2 bd $2,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $1,694+
    1 bd $1,980+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $1,900

  • 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

    4.5 (1)
    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 20 units available
    Studio $1,882
    1 bd $2,058
    2 bd $2,412
    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

  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,129
    2 bd $2,384
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (18)
    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • 5 units available
    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

  • Rent specials
    2 bd $2,389+
    3 bd $3,248+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony

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  • 6 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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  • New units available 15 units available
    1 bd $2,671+
    2 bd $3,212+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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 103 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 $2,734 per month so any rental south of $2,187 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Marcos, CA rents go as low as $1,327/mo.