
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Villas Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

WINDSOR MANOR III

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Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community

The Avenue at San Marcos
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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 | $2,796 | $2,309 | $3,789 |
| Richland Villas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,758 | $4,874 |
| Richland Villas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,272 | $2,242 | $8,809 |
| Richland Villas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,488 | $3,061 | $10,000+ |
| Richland Villas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,004 | $6,500 | $7,509 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Richland Villas Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA.
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Cheapest Available Richland Villas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richland Villas area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes priced from $1,758. Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,105. Here are the most affordable Richland Villas apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,758 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,105 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,252 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Villas, CA
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Villas area is the $2.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom 55+ Community Model at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Richland Villas apartment is the 2x2 Model at Whispering Oaks starting at $2,705 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland Villas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community | Two Bedroom 55+ Community | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Whispering Oaks | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Barham Villas | Woodland | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Barbara III | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Our team 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, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richland Villas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richland Villas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richland Villas is under $2,568.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richland Villas?
The cheapest apartment in Richland Villas is Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,758, while the average apartment in Richland Villas costs $7,004.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richland Villas?
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 4 regular apartments in Richland Villas 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 Richland Villas?
Cheap apartments in Richland Villas have an average cost of $136 which is $6,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Villas.
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