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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Marcos Studio Apartments | $2,688 | $1,590 | $3,789 |
| Cheap San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $1,595 | $4,874 |
| Cheap San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,602 | $1,850 | $8,809 |
| Cheap San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,048 | $2,574 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,501 | $6,500 | $8,950 |
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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 $2,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Marcos?
The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is Village Green Senior Community which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $6,761.
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 9 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 $424 which is $6,337 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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