
Apartments for Rent in the Richland Villas Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA (105 Rentals)


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823 Nordahl Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID889A

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823 Nordahl Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID620A

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823 Nordahl Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID702A
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823 Nordahl Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID515A

305 W San Marcos Blvd, Unit 7

305 W San Marcos Blvd, Unit 88

269 W San Marcos Blvd, Unit 22

122 Johnston Ln

327 Mission Villas Rd

823 Nordahl Rd

1021 Arbor Ln

1160 Via Camellia

907 Mira Lago Way
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593 Silver Shadow Dr

1500 Knob Hill Rd

1219 E Barham Dr

517 Barnett Dr

808 Laurelwood Ct

603 Via Del Caballo

151 Christen Way

375 Fitzpatrick Rd

342 Fitzpatrick Rd

176 Aurora Ave
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545 Sonoma St

391 Camino Carta

956 Blackstone Dr

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Madera Ridge

1623 Carol Lee Ln

1527 Calavo Dr

1298 Rachel Cir

1162 Pebble Springs Ln

2283 Rock View Glen

Mission Terrace
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Richland Villas, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richland Villas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Villas Studio Apartments | $3,006 | $2,634 | $3,714 |
| Richland Villas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,151 | $1,949 | $5,168 |
| Richland Villas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,119 | $2,179 | $10,000+ |
| Richland Villas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,989 | $2,999 | $10,000+ |
| Richland Villas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,079 | $5,125 | $7,034 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Richland Villas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,048 | $2,650 | $3,600 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,266 | $2,950 | $6,750 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,786 | $4,195 | $6,000 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with young ones? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Marcos, this residential area is amongst the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to the great outdoors is a must-have. This residential area is a highly-rated part of town for its many nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This section of town has established a name for itself as one of the finest communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richland Villas
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Richland Villas area of San Marcos, CA?
As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 105 available Richland Villas apartments priced from $1,949 to $12,909, with an average monthly rent of $4,022.
How much are Studio apartments in Richland Villas?
There are currently 17 Studio Apartments in Richland Villas with rent ranges from $2,634 to $3,714 with an average price of $3,006.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Richland Villas Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Richland Villas ranges from $1,949 to $5,168 with an average monthly rent of $3,151.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Richland Villas cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Richland Villas range from $2,179 to $10,331. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,119.
How expensive are Richland Villas Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Richland Villas on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,999 to $12,909 - averaging $6,989 for the location.
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