Apartments for Rent in the San Elijo Hills Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA (22 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$2,634 - $12,909
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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3256 Sitio Tortuga
4 Bedroom Apartments

3256 Sitio Tortuga

3256 Sitio TortugaCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Lake Park Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Terrace

1513-1525 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Peak59
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Peak59

N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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The Quad-Student Housing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Quad-Student Housing

210 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Sage Canyon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Hunters Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

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

Terra Cotta Apartments

501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Promenade At Creekside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Promenade At Creekside

660 Grand AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Elijo Hills

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the San Elijo Hills area of San Marcos, CA?

As of today, August 22, 2026, there are currently 22 available San Elijo Hills apartments priced from $1,557 to $12,909, with an average monthly rent of $4,237.

How much are Studio apartments in San Elijo Hills?

There are currently 6 Studio Apartments in San Elijo Hills with rent ranges from $1,700 to $3,714 with an average price of $2,897.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Elijo Hills Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Elijo Hills ranges from $1,557 to $5,168 with an average monthly rent of $3,308.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Elijo Hills cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Elijo Hills range from $1,847 to $10,331. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,320.

How expensive are San Elijo Hills Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 11 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Elijo Hills on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,483 to $12,909 - averaging $7,096 for the location.

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