
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Estates Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $1,600 (16 Rentals)
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Pepperwood Apartments

Mariposa

Shadowridge Summerwind

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Grand Estates, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Estates?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Estates Studio Apartments | $2,092 | $1,695 | $2,549 |
Grand Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,925 | $2,740 |
Grand Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $2,300 | $4,082 |
Grand Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,926 | $2,479 | $7,888 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grand Estates Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA.
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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 La Sabila priced from $1,737. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Sabila | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
Pepperwood Apartments | Plan 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Shadowridge Summerwind | Santana | 1BR,1BA | $2,059 |
Millcreek Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Estates, CA
As of October 06, 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 Maple Model at SYCAMORE GREENS APARTMENT HOMES starting at $2,919 with a $2.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Santa Fe Townhomes | A | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.02 |
SYCAMORE GREENS APARTMENT HOMES | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
Shadowridge Park Apartments | The Brittany | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
Mariposa | Two Bedrooms - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
Elan Shadowridge Meadows | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Vista Flores Apartments | 2B 1B L | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Shadowridge Summerwind | Sirocco | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Shadowridge Heights | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Grand Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Estates is under $2,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Estates is Shadowridge Summerwind which is listed at $2,059, while the average apartment in Grand Estates costs $3,620.
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 3 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 $381 which is $3,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Estates.
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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