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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

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  15. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    $321 Off
    Price Drop. $321 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,325+
    1 BED
    $2,087+
    2 BEDS
    $3,198+
    3 BEDS
    $3,619+

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
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  19. Building Photo - SEEF61
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100

    SEEF61 Unit A

    551 Seeforever Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  27. Building Photo - eaves San Marcos
    1 BED
    $2,220+
    2 BEDS
    $2,700+
    3 BEDS
    $3,205+

    eaves San Marcos

    823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  30. Building Photo - Block C Apartments
    STUDIO
    $2,280+
    2 BEDS
    $3,070+
    3 BEDS
    $3,717+

    Block C Apartments

    250 North City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  31. Building Photo - Casa Mia
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,295

    Casa Mia

    346 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
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San Marcos at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,322
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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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San Marcos, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in San Marcos, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in San Marcos.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 142 cheap apartments available in San Marcos Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in San Marcos

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos

(For 1 bedroom apartments)
  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Village O 663 Sq Ft $2,460/mo

Getting Around San Marcos

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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San Marcos High
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 3,380 Students
7
Mission Hills High
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,893 Students
7
San Elijo Middle
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,463 Students
5
Woodland Park Middle
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,183 Students
4
San Marcos Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 931 Students
9
Paloma Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 715 Students
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Discovery Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 668 Students
7
San Elijo Elementary
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 5 | 858 Students
7
Richland Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 823 Students
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