Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Atherton at San Elijo Hills Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Mission Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Terrace

316 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Westlake Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Gardens

201-225 Westlake DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Villa Aspara
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Aspara

402-468 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069

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Mariposa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa

604 W Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Casa Mia
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Mia

346 Pleasant WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Villa Serena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

339-340 Marcos StSan 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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Paseo del Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo del Oro

428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan 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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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Sora Residence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sora Residence

254 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Whispering Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069

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269 San Marcos Blvd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

269 San Marcos Blvd

269 San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Atherton at San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Atherton at San Elijo Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Atherton at San Elijo Hills area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Benchmark Apartments priced from $2,100. Barham Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,204. Here are the most affordable Atherton at San Elijo Hills apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Barham VillasPoppy1BR,1BA$2,204
The Avenue at San Marcos1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Casa MiaCM2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2,295
222 North CityS-4Studio,1BA$2,500
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Barbara III1BR,1BA$2,528
Liberty Triplex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2,600
Crest 8502 Bed B2BR,2BA$2,900
Anden12BR,2BA$3,337

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atherton at San Elijo Hills, CA

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atherton at San Elijo Hills area is the $2.70 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,337. The second greatest value Atherton at San Elijo Hills apartment is the 2 Bed A Model at Crest 850 starting at $3,145 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Atherton at San Elijo Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atherton at San Elijo Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anden12BR,2.5BA$2.70
Crest 8502 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.75
Liberty Triplex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.60
Casa MiaCM2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2.72
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Barbara III1BR,1BA$3.27
Barham VillasPoppy1BR,1BA$3.34
The Avenue at San Marcos1x11BR,1BA$3.59
222 North CityS-1Studio ,1BA$6.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Atherton At San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atherton at San Elijo Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Atherton at San Elijo Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Atherton at San Elijo Hills is at 222 North City listed at $2,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Atherton at San Elijo Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Atherton at San Elijo Hills Apartment is $2,100 at Benchmark Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Atherton at San Elijo Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Atherton at San Elijo Hills is starting from $2,295 at Casa Mia.

What is the most affordable Atherton at San Elijo Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Atherton at San Elijo Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barham Villas and starts from $2,969.

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