Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA Under $2,800 (92 Rentals)

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300 Autumn Dr

San MarcosCA92069
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Sora Residence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sora Residence

254 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Block C Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Block C Apartments

250 North City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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eaves San Marcos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

eaves San Marcos

823 Nordahl RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sierra Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Vista

435-459 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Meadowlark Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Shane Park Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shane Park Plaza

240-260 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Grandon Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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The Quad-Student Housing
4 Bedroom Apartments

The Quad-Student Housing

210 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
Student Housing
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Paseo del Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo del Oro

428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Alora Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alora Apartments

604 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

405-419 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Getting Around San Marcos, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos

How much are Studio apartments in San Marcos?

There are currently 9 Studio Apartments in San Marcos with rent ranges from $2,055 to $3,188 with an average price of $2,475.

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 $1,665 to $3,197 with an average monthly rent of $2,309.

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 $1,720 to $4,162. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,853.

How expensive are San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 65 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Marcos on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,595 to $5,960 - averaging $3,703 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.