Cheap Homes for Rent in San Marcos Estates Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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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 $1,049. Parklane Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable San Marcos Estates apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Artisan at Downtown Chandler327 Studio - RenovationStudio,1BA$1,049
Parklane Commons1x1Ac1BR,1BA$1,245
Lazo Apartment HomesAnderson1BR,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos Estates, AZ

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos Estates area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath A Model at The Linq in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,441. The second greatest value San Marcos Estates apartment is the B1 Model at Summit at San Marcos starting at $2,292 with a $2.14 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.
The Linq3 Bedroom, 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$1.78
Summit at San MarcosB12BR,2BA$2.14
The Fairways at San Marcos ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.62
Parklane Commons1x1Ac1BR,1BA$1.76
The Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.04
Lazo Apartment HomesAnderson1BR,1BA$2.05
Encore NovoS11BR,1BA$2.18
DC Heights ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.58
Olympus Chandler at the ParkS1Studio ,1BA$2.68
Artisan at Downtown Chandler327 Studio - RenovationStudio ,1BA$3.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos Estates, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #102

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in San Marcos Estates?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in San Marcos Estates, AZ with pricing that ranges from $949 to $6,278. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Marcos Estates ranging from $1,095 to $3,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Marcos Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Marcos Estates ranges from $1,095 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,591.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Marcos Estates?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Marcos Estates range from $1,910 to $3,657, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,278.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!