
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA Under $2,000 (36 Rentals)


Rancho Santa Fe Village

WINDSOR MANOR III

Grandon Village

Eastgate

316 Crownview Ct

400 Mulberry Dr

2629 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd

Shane Park Plaza
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Paseo del Oro

Westlake Village

Melrose Villas

Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

Casa Escondida

Sycamore Ridge Apartments
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Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

The Quince Street Senior Apartments

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55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

Linda Vista Village

Reidy Creek II

Village Green Senior Community

Summer Creek Apartments

Country Club Gardens

Plaza Verde
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Valle at Mission

6621 Santa Isabel St

6068 Paseo Salinero

Amberwood Villas

Hunters Pointe

Juniper Senior Village

Villa Quixote

Stoneridge

The Terraces
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San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Studio Apartments | $2,551 | $1,373 | $3,714 |
| San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $1,464 | $5,168 |
| San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $1,740 | $10,000+ |
| San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,072 | $2,483 | $10,000+ |
| San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,253 | $5,125 | $7,034 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in San Marcos with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Marcos is at The Quince Street Senior Apartments listed at $1,464.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is $2,744.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 1,049 square feet unit starting from $3,225 at Virano Apartments.
What is the average size for San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Marcos is currently 662 sq ft.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.