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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

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Apartments Under $700

  • an aerial view of an apartment complex with a swimming pool
    63
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $625+
    2 BEDS $1,585+
    3 BEDS $775+

Apartments Under $900

  • a large swimming pool in front of some apartments
    42
    Today

    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $898
    3 BEDS $1,416

Apartments Under $1,300

  • an empty pool with apartments in the background
    30
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    16507 Dove Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92127
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,254
    2 BEDS $1,813
    3 BEDS $1,600

Apartments Under $1,400

  • an open living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    64
    Today

    6421 Tobria Terrace, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,317+
    2 BEDS $1,562+
    3 BEDS $2,179
  • a playground in a neighborhood with houses
    48
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    1020 Stephanie Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,335
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,600

  • A blue building with a sign that says "BLUXEN" on it.
    1 day ago

    365 W 2Nd Ave. Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
    STUDIO $1,528
  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
    68
    5 days ago

    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    STUDIO $1,713+
    1 BED $1,846+
    2 BEDS $1,980+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on the wall
    164
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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,767
  • a sidewalk with palm trees in front of a building
    46
    1 day ago

    555 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
    1 BED $1,795+
    2 BEDS $2,095+

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  • an open living room and kitchen with a dining table and chairs
    50
    5 days ago

    1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,804+
    2 BEDS $1,973+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a tiled backsplash.
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    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    STUDIO $1,865
    1 BED $2,010+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    51
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    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,000+
    2 BEDS $2,395+
  • A pool surrounded by palm trees and chairs.
    1 day ago

    1360 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92804
    1 BED $2,009+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • A modern living room with a wooden coffee table and green chairs.
    Today

    1575 Oak Dr., Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,025+
    2 BEDS $2,429+
  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
    64
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    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    1 BED $2,129
    2 BEDS $2,384
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
    43
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    7568 Charmant Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    1 BED $2,180+
    2 BEDS $2,801
  • a living room with a white table and a fireplace
    9
    6 days ago

    911 Taylor Street, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,336+
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,370+
    3 BEDS $2,945+
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Getting around in San Marcos, CA

68 /100
Somewhat Walkable
50 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 68, Bike Score®: 50

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Marcos, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $625 and $1,813.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Marcos, CA?

The average San Marcos, CA cheap apartment size is 856 sq. ft.

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.

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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 76 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 $2,728 per month so any rental south of $2,182 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Marcos, CA rents go as low as $520/mo.

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