Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Elijo Hills Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village 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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Terra Cotta Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Cotta Apartments

501-523 Rush 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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Hunters Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Cheapest Available San Elijo Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Elijo Hills area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Prominence Apartments priced from $2,350. 222 North City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,359. Here are the most affordable San Elijo Hills apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$2,350
222 North CityS-1Studio,1BA$2,359
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-716-J21BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Elijo Hills, CA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Elijo Hills area is the $8.13 price per square foot PH-B1 Model at 222 North City in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $8,834. The second greatest value San Elijo Hills apartment is the 1x1-716-J Model at Viewpoint Luxury Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Vistas at Rancho Santalina neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Elijo Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
222 North CityPH-B12BR,2BA$8.13
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-716-J1BR,1BA$3.77
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$3.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Elijo Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Elijo Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Elijo Hills is at 222 North City listed at $2,359.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Elijo Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Elijo Hills Apartment is $2,350 at Prominence Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Elijo Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Elijo Hills is starting from $3,128 at Prominence Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Elijo Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Elijo Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 222 North City and starts from $5,909.

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