Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mira Lago Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (35 Rentals)

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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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Terra Cotta Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Cotta Apartments

501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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Villa Serena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

339-340 Marcos StSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Casa Mia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Mia Apartments

346 Pleasant WaySan 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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The Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

240-248 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sora Residence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sora Residence

254 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Madera Ridge
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Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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Stoneridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge

1641 Borden RdEscondido, CA 92026
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Mira Lago, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mira Lago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mira Lago area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Club Gardens priced from $1,925. Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,134. Here are the most affordable Mira Lago apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,925
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$2,134
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,150
Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$2,159
Barham VillasPoppy1BR,1BA$2,217
Madera Ridge1x1C1BR,1BA$2,292
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,302
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$2,350
eaves San MarcosA11BR,1BA$2,465
Tuscany Hills Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mira Lago, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mira Lago area is the $2.83 price per square foot 2 Model at Anden in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $3,845. The second greatest value Mira Lago 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 Mira Lago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anden23BR,3BA$2.83
Crest 8502 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.75
Whispering Oaks2x22BR,2BA$3.03
The Avenue at San Marcos2x22BR,2BA$2.99
Tuscany Hills Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$3.16
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.69
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.73
Madera Ridge1x1C1BR,1BA$3.27
Altair Apartment HomesPlan A One Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$3.47
Barham VillasPoppy1BR,1BA$3.36

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including San Marcos. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mira Lago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mira Lago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mira Lago is at 222 North City listed at $2,759.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mira Lago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mira Lago Apartment is $1,925 at Country Club Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mira Lago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mira Lago is starting from $2,295 at Country Club Gardens.

What is the most affordable Mira Lago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mira Lago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tuscany Hills Apartments and starts from $2,883.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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

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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.