Cheap Homes for Rent in the Grand Estates Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $2,400 (5 Rentals)

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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 Vista Del Mar priced from $1,695. Rancho Santa Fe Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Grand Estates apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Del MarUpstairs StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Rancho Santa Fe Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,860
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Estates, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Estates area is the $2.33 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Elan Shadowridge Meadows in the in the Vista neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Grand Estates apartment is the 1x2LW-1049 Model at Virano Apartments starting at $3,225 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the San Marcos 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.
Elan Shadowridge Meadows3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
Virano Apartments1x2LW-10491BR,2BA$3.07
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio2BR,2BA$2.55
Shadowridge SummerwindMoriah2BR,2BA$2.91
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B S2BR,1BA$2.77
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Millcreek ApartmentsBirchwood2BR,1BA$2.98
Grandon Village2+1 60%2BR,1BA$2.99
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.89
Rancho Santa Fe Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Grand Estates, San Marcos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Grand Estates?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Grand Estates, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,557 to $8,231. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Grand Estates ranging from $2,425 to $4,095.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Grand Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Grand Estates ranges from $2,425 to $4,095 with an average monthly rent of $3,564.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.