Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Estates Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $1,600 (17 Rentals)

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Grandon Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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Grand Estates, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grand Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Estates area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sycamore Ridge Apartments priced from $1,925. Pepperwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Grand Estates apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,925
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 1Studio,1BA$1,995
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2,019
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$2,090
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Estates, CA

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Estates area is the $2.02 price per square foot A Model at Santa Fe Townhomes in the in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Grand Estates apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elan Shadowridge Meadows starting at $3,195 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Santa Fe TownhomesA2BR,2.5BA$2.02
Elan Shadowridge Meadows3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
Sofi Shadowridge2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.81
Liberty Triplex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.60
WINDSOR MANOR III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.94
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.89
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2.69
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Marcos. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Estates Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Grand Estates is Sycamore Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in Grand Estates costs $3,796.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Estates?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Grand Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grand Estates?

Cheap apartments in Grand Estates have an average cost of $283 which is $3,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Estates.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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