
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Villas Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)
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Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

WINDSOR MANOR III

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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 | $2,786 | $2,500 | $3,780 |
| Richland Villas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $1,981 | $4,865 |
| Richland Villas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,108 | $1,936 | $8,800 |
| Richland Villas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,150 | $3,004 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 11 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 $1,981. 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 | $1,981 |
| Benchmark Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,111 |
| eaves San Marcos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Villas, CA
As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richland Villas area is the $2.85 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,520. The second greatest value Richland Villas apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Liberty Triplex starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Grand Estates 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 | $2.85 |
| Liberty Triplex | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Madera Ridge | 2x2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| WINDSOR MANOR III | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community | One Bedroom 55+ Community | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Casa Mia | CM2bd2ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Tuscany Hills Apartments | 2x2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Benchmark Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richland Villas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richland Villas Apartment is $1,981 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 $2,070 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 $3,004.
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