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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA under $2100
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    353 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $2,050+
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    3474 Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
    1 BED $2,070+
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    233 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    1 BED $1,700
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    2 BEDS $1,643
    3 BEDS $1,837
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    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    2 BEDS $1,234
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    1020 Stephanie Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    2 BEDS $1,585+
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    432 W. Mission Road -106, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    1820 Melrose Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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    422 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    210 Lobelia Drive, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
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    11-Palmcrest Apartments 2, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,925
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    10-Palmcrest Apartments 1, Vista, CA 92083
    1 BED $1,950
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    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    STUDIO $1,573+
    1 BED $1,962+
    2 BEDS $2,041+
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    1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,715+
    2 BEDS $1,900+
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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
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    1 BED $1,335+
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    528-530 S Tulip Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    1 BED $1,700
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    215 E. Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
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    360 E. Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
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    300 S Escondido BLVD., Escondido, CA 92025
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    1360 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92804
    1 BED $2,009+
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    532-534 Palm Dr, VISTA CA, CA 92084
    STUDIO $1,800
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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    2 BEDS $1,875+
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    07-Crestside Apartments, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $1,950+
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    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $1,925+
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    18-0202 E California Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $1,950
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Walk Score®: 68, Bike Score®: 50

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in San Marcos, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Marcos, CA were last updated on 15 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Marcos, CA?

The best apartments in San Marcos, CA are: Whispering Oaks, Benchmark Apartments, Barham Villas, Marc San Marcos and Meadow Creek Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in San Marcos, CA?

In San Marcos, 37% of the residents are renting compared to 63% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 28% of San Marcos’s rentals, 46% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in San Marcos, CA under $1,700

Searching for apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA under $1,700 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In San Marcos, CA, where the average rent is $1,608 per month, there are 31 units available for less than $1,700. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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