
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Villas Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (32 Rentals)
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Benchmark Apartments

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Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community

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Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

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Prominence Apartments

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222 North City

The Palms
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Estrella

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Barham Villas

Woodland Village Senior Apartments

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343 Autumn Dr, Unit 214

eaves San Marcos
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269 W San Marcos Blvd, Unit 14

Westlake Village

Paseo del Oro

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Villa Serena

Sierra Vista
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Casa Mia Apartments

Crest 850

Sora Residence

Liberty Triplex

1137 Arbor Ln

1516 Calavo Dr

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Madera Ridge

Stoneridge
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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 | $2,857 | $2,359 | $3,714 |
| Richland Villas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $2,000 | $4,574 |
| Richland Villas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,269 | $2,285 | $8,834 |
| Richland Villas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,789 | $3,018 | $10,000+ |
| Richland Villas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,534 | $7,534 | $7,534 |
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There are currently 32 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 Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community priced from $2,009. Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,178. Here are the most affordable Richland Villas apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,009 |
| Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,178 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,205 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 222 North City | S-1 | Studio,1BA | $2,359 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,424 |
| Alora Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,459 |
| Barham Villas | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $2,548 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Villas, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Villas area is the $2.86 price per square foot 2 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,885. The second greatest value Richland Villas apartment is the C1 Model at eaves San Marcos starting at $3,340 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Mira Lago 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 | 2 | 3BR,3BA | $2.86 |
| eaves San Marcos | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Barham Villas | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| Alora Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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 $2,548.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richland Villas?
The cheapest apartment in Richland Villas is Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community which is listed at $2,134, while the average apartment in Richland Villas costs $7,534.
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 5 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 $183 which is $7,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Villas.
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