Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Villas Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (40 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$2,584 - $12,859
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

405-419 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Paseo del Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo del Oro

428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Villa Serena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

339-340 Marcos StSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sierra Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Vista

435-459 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Casa Mia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Mia Apartments

346 Pleasant WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Alora Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alora Apartments

616 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sora Residence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sora Residence

254 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Whispering Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Liberty Triplex
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Triplex

354-368 Liberty DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Eugene Eddy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eugene Eddy

150 Gosnell WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Madera Ridge
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$2,266 - $2,622
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Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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Stoneridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge

1641 Borden RdEscondido, CA 92026
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Richland Villas, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

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 $1,936. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,936
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$2,105
Madera Ridge1x1C1BR,1BA$2,266
eaves San MarcosA11BR,1BA$2,345
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$2,350
Tuscany Hills Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2,369
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,450
Barham VillasMulberry2BR,1BA$2,460
Whispering Oaks2x22BR,2BA$2,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Villas, CA

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anden12BR,2.5BA$3.02
Whispering Oaks2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Barham VillasWoodland2BR,2BA$3.56
The Avenue at San Marcos2x22BR,2BA$2.99
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Madera Ridge1x1C1BR,1BA$3.24
eaves San MarcosA11BR,1BA$3.47
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$3.51
Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$3.23

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Richland Villas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richland Villas is at 222 North City listed at $2,584.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richland Villas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richland Villas Apartment is $1,936 at Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Richland Villas Apartment for rent?

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.

What is the most affordable Richland Villas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Richland Villas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tuscany Hills Apartments and starts from $2,899.

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