Cheap Homes for Rent in Paloma Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Paloma, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Paloma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paloma area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mariposa priced from $1,959. Millcreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Paloma apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$1,959
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$2,195
Tuscany Hills Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paloma, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Paloma area is the $3.52 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $4,343. The second greatest value Paloma apartment is the Two Bedroom - Two Bath Remodeled Model at Mariposa starting at $2,799 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paloma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anden12BR,2.5BA$3.52
MariposaTwo Bedroom - Two Bath Remodeled2BR,2BA$2.92
Elan Northwoods22A2BR,2BA$2.83
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.94
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 31BR,1BA$3.53
Millcreek ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$3.33
Virano Apartments1x1F-6271BR,1BA$4.43
Tuscany Hills Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.83
Furnished Studio-San MarcosFurnished Studio-San MarcosStudio ,1BA$9.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paloma

What type of rentals are currently available in Paloma?

There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Paloma, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,925 to $5,438. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Paloma ranging from $1,200 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Paloma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Paloma ranges from $1,200 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,628.

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