Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA from $1,740 (67 Rentals)

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Sage Canyon
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Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Melrose Villas
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Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Paseo del Oro
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Paseo del Oro

428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Meadowlark Apartments
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Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sierra Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Vista

435-459 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Liberty Triplex
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Liberty Triplex

354-368 Liberty DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Casa Mia
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Casa Mia

346 Pleasant WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Hidden Cove
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$1,989 - $2,828
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$2,007 - $2,846
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Hidden Cove

910 Del Dios HwyEscondido, CA 92029
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Madera Ridge
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$2,478 - $2,678
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$2,212 - $2,678
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Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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Millcreek Apartments
$2,495 - $2,695
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$2,195 - $2,695
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Millcreek Apartments

2130 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marcos Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Marcos?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Marcos is under $2,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is The Quince Street Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,740, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $3,629.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Marcos?

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 50 regular apartments in San Marcos 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?

Cheap apartments in San Marcos have an average cost of $357 which is $3,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.