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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,567 | $1,373 | $3,714 |
| San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,720 | $1,464 | $4,534 |
| San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,554 | $1,740 | $8,834 |
| San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $5,404 | $2,454 | $10,000+ |
| San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $7,042 | $6,600 | $7,484 |
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Move-In Special - Now offering up to ONE MONTH FREE on select apartments! Restrictions apply. Offer available on approved move-ins. Equal housing opportunity.Expires 07-04-2026
* Apply by 7/11 for half a month off! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 07-05-2026
Up to $2,000 Off a Month's Base Rent! Min. term & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 07-05-2026
$500.00 off your 1st month's rentExpires 07-05-2026
Up to 10 weeks free on base rent plus an additional 2 weeks free!* *Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 07-05-2026
Up to 6 WEEKS FREE LOOK & LEASE - get extra $1,000 OFF when you apply within 24 hours - selected apartment homes (new move ins only-see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are subject to change and may vary depending on move in date.Expires 07-05-2026
$1,000 Look & Lease Special on Base Rent! *Select Units. Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs & fees excluded. Restrictions Apply.Expires 07-05-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in San Marcos, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Up to 6 WEEKS FREE LOOK & LEASE - get extra $1,000 OFF when you apply within 24 hours - selected apartment homes (new move ins only-see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are subject to change and may vary depending on move in date.Expires 07-05-2026
$1,000 Look & Lease Special on Base Rent! *Select Units. Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs & fees excluded. Restrictions Apply.Expires 07-05-2026
* Apply by 7/11 for half a month off! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 07-05-2026
Up to $2,000 Off a Month's Base Rent! Min. term & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 07-05-2026
$500.00 off your 1st month's rentExpires 07-05-2026
Up to 10 weeks free on base rent plus an additional 2 weeks free!* *Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 07-05-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in San Marcos is at Casa Escondida listed at $1,595.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in San Marcos is $2,986.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 2,423 square feet unit starting from $2,593 at Rowan.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in San Marcos is currently at 776 sq ft.
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