
Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA Under $2,000 (49 Rentals)


Rancho Santa Fe Village

Eastgate

Grandon Village

316 Crownview Ct

400 Mulberry Dr

10 W Borden Rd

Villa Serena

Meadowlark Apartments

San Marcos Manor Apartments
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Shane Park Plaza

Terra Cotta Apartments

The Quad-Student Housing

Paseo del Oro

Melrose Villas

Westlake Village

Copper Creek Apartment Homes

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572 Plumosa Ave, Unit Studio

Plaza Verde

Linda Vista Village
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Reidy Creek II

Reidy Creek

Sycamore Ridge Apartments

Country Club Gardens

Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

Lincoln Heights

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Hidden Cove

Valle at Mission

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55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

Vista Del Mar
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Summer Creek Apartments

Village Green Senior Community

Casa Escondida

The Quince Street Senior Apartments

2183 Primrose Ave

1350 N Escondido Blvd, Unit 7

1350 N Escondido Blvd

Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

Whispering Pines Apartments

Vista View Apartments
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Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments

Stoneridge

Villa Quixote

Escondido Villas

La Sabila

Hunters Pointe

Broadway Palms Apartments

Amberwood Villas

Juniper Senior Village
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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 Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $2,567 | $1,373 | $3,714 |
| San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,720 | $1,464 | $4,534 |
| San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,554 | $1,740 | $8,834 |
| San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $5,404 | $2,454 | $10,000+ |
| San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $7,042 | $6,600 | $7,484 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos
How much are Studio apartments in San Marcos?
There are currently 30 Studio Apartments in San Marcos with rent ranges from $1,373 to $3,714 with an average price of $2,567.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Marcos Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Marcos ranges from $1,464 to $4,534 with an average monthly rent of $2,720.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Marcos range from $1,740 to $8,834. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,554.
How expensive are San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Marcos on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,454 to $12,909 - averaging $5,404 for the location.
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