Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Estates Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$2,478 - $6,356
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Grandon Village
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Shane Park Plaza
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Shane Park Plaza

240-260 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078

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Mariposa
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$2,059 - $2,799
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$2,059 - $2,799
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Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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Millcreek Apartments
$2,107 - $2,809
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Millcreek Apartments

2130 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92084
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Shadowridge Woodbend
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$2,551 - $5,377
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Shadowridge Woodbend

1500 Shadowridge DrVista, CA 92081
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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 Studio unit found at Pepperwood Apartments priced from $1,855. Sycamore Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Grand Estates apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 1Studio,1BA$1,855
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,925
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2,059
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$2,095
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$2,107
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$2,135
Shadowridge Village ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2,225
Shadowridge SummerwindSantana1BR,1BA$2,289
Shadowridge Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,330
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Estates, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Estates area is the $2.87 price per square foot The Courtney Model at Shadowridge Park Apartments in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $2,868. The second greatest value Grand Estates apartment is the 2B 1B L Model at Vista Flores Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 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.
Shadowridge Park ApartmentsThe Courtney2BR,2BA$2.87
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L2BR,1BA$2.67
Elan Shadowridge Meadows2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.92
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.76
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$2.79
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2.75
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Shadowridge SummerwindSantana1BR,1BA$3.27
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$3.19

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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 $3,418.

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 7 regular apartments in Grand Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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