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| 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 | $4,120 | $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 |
There are currently 37 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 $1,949. Alora Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,099. 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 | $1,949 |
| Alora Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,202 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,354 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,444 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1-ADA-01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR,1BA | $2,498 |
| Sora Residence | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,500 |
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Villas area is the $3.18 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $3,933. The second greatest value Richland Villas apartment is the 3x2 Model at Whispering Oaks starting at $3,301 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the San Marcos 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 | $3.18 |
| Whispering Oaks | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Barham Villas | Sycamore | 3BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Madera Ridge | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1-ADA-01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Alora Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richland Villas is under $2,500.
The cheapest apartment in Richland Villas is Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,949, while the average apartment in Richland Villas costs $3,689.
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 6 regular apartments in Richland Villas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Richland Villas have an average cost of $188 which is $3,501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Villas.
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