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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Villas Studio Apartments | $2,859 | $2,584 | $3,789 |
| Richland Villas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $1,930 | $4,874 |
| Richland Villas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,228 | $2,239 | $8,809 |
| Richland Villas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,790 | $2,899 | $10,000+ |
| Richland Villas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,509 | $7,509 | $7,509 |
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Richland Villas Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA.
See all Apartments in San MarcosThe 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 $1,936. Benchmark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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 | $1,936 |
| Benchmark Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,105 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,266 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,369 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,450 |
| Barham Villas | Mulberry | 2BR,1BA | $2,460 |
| Whispering Oaks | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,555 |
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Villas area is the $3.02 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,724. The second greatest value Richland Villas apartment is the 2x2 Model at Whispering Oaks starting at $2,555 with a $2.69 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anden | 1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.02 |
| Whispering Oaks | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Barham Villas | Woodland | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Benchmark Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richland Villas is at 222 North City listed at $2,584.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richland Villas Apartment is $1,936 at Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richland Villas is starting from $2,245 at Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes.
The best deal on a cheap Richland Villas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tuscany Hills Apartments and starts from $3,035.
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