
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos Estates Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (20 Rentals)
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373 N Nevada St

621 S California St, Unit A

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The Fairways at San Marcos Apartments

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The Linq

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Chandler Gardens

290 N Hamilton St

436 S Oregon St

Parklane Commons

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Casitas at San Marcos

550 S Emerson St
San Marcos Estates, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Estates Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $949 | $1,449 |
| San Marcos Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,049 | $2,170 |
| San Marcos Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,300 | $5,087 |
| San Marcos Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,874 | $3,632 |
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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 $949. Parklane Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,294. Here are the most affordable San Marcos Estates apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan at Downtown Chandler | 327 Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Parklane Commons | 1x1Ac | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
| The Fairways at San Marcos Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| The Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| The Linq | Cypress Point | 1BR,1BA | $1,416 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos Estates, AZ
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Marcos Estates area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1078 W Flint St Model at 1078 W Flint St, Unit A in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value San Marcos Estates apartment is the B1S Model at Summit at San Marcos starting at $2,140 with a $2.03 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1078 W Flint St, Unit A | 1078 W Flint St | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Summit at San Marcos | B1S | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Lazo Apartments | Dobson with Garage | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Stonebridge Ranch Apartments | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Linq | Cypress Point | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Olympus Chandler at the Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Encore Novo | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Parklane Commons | 1x1Ac | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Fairways at San Marcos Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marcos Estates Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marcos Estates Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marcos Estates Apartment is $1,294 at Parklane Commons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Marcos Estates Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos Estates is starting from $1,408 at Parklane Commons.
What is the most affordable San Marcos Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Marcos Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stonebridge Ranch Apartments and starts from $1,874.
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