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Prominence Apartments
601 S Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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$3,095Short Term Available
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The Avenue at San Marcos
506 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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$2,400 - $2,480Short Term Available
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Vista Flores Apartments
240-258 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
220 Woodland Pky, Unit 250, Unit 250
220 Woodland Pky
San MarcosCA92069
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Furnished Studio-San Marcos
1480 Grand AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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823 Nordahl Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID515A
823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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823 Nordahl Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID678A
823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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823 Nordahl Rd
San MarcosCA92069
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Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
830 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Millcreek Apartments
2130 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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$1,855 - $2,815Short Term Available
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Pepperwood Apartments
2144 University DrVista, CA 92083
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55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments
1815 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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Reidy Creek II
1350 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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Glenbrook Terrace Apartments
1125 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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$2,200 - $2,600Short Term Available
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Crosscreek
345 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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2983 Paseo Almiar, Unit SI ID1062705P
2983 Paseo AlmiarCarlsbad, CA 92009
451 E Lincoln Ave
EscondidoCA92026
2022 Avenida Del Diablo
EscondidoCA92029
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Sofi Shadowridge
1850 Thibodo RdVista, CA 92081
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Whispering Pines Apartments
1040 S Hale AveEscondido, CA 92029
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Alta Vista Apartments
1245 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,632 | $1,590 | $3,714 |
| San Marcos Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,595 | $4,574 |
| San Marcos Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,633 | $1,850 | $8,834 |
| San Marcos Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,450 | $2,483 | $10,000+ |
| San Marcos Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,067 | $6,600 | $7,534 |
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What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Marcos?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Marcos is at 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments listed at $1,750.
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The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Marcos is $3,855.
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Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 11,033 square feet unit starting from $9,920 at 451 E Lincoln Ave.
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The average size for a Short-term rental in San Marcos is currently at 2,749 sq ft.
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