Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos Estates Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (5 Rentals)

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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler Gardens

300 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225

San Marcos Estates, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Marcos Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Marcos Estates area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Artisan at Downtown Chandler priced from $899. The Fairways at San Marcos Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,267. Here are the most affordable San Marcos Estates apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Artisan at Downtown ChandlerStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Fairways at San Marcos ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,267
Summit at San MarcosA21BR,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos Estates, AZ

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos Estates area is the $2.17 price per square foot B5.1 Model at Olympus Chandler at the Park in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,752. The second greatest value San Marcos Estates apartment is the Luxury Model at Stonebridge Ranch Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marcos Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olympus Chandler at the ParkB5.12BR,2BA$2.17
Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsLuxury3BR,2BA$1.65
The LinqCanterbury2BR,2BA$1.97
1058 W Flint St, Unit #D1058 W Flint St2BR,1BA$1.68
Lazo Apartment HomesBasha with Garage1BR,1BA$2.10
Encore NovoA11BR,1BA$2.27
Summit at San MarcosA11BR,1BA$2.29
The Fairways at San Marcos ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.85
The Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.16
DC Heights ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos Estates, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #90

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marcos Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Marcos Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Marcos Estates is under $1,627.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos Estates is Artisan at Downtown Chandler which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in San Marcos Estates costs $2,730.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Marcos Estates?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in San Marcos Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Marcos Estates?

Cheap apartments in San Marcos Estates have an average cost of $381 which is $2,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos Estates.

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