Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Elijo Hills Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Block C Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Block C Apartments

250 North City DrSan 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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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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Sage Canyon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Terra Cotta Apartment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Cotta Apartment

501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Eastgate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate

16 Creekside DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Hunters Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

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 $2,468. Viewpoint Luxury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,499. Here are the most affordable San Elijo Hills apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Barbara III1BR,1BA$2,468
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-7161BR,1BA$2,499
Block C ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,589

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Elijo Hills, CA

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Elijo Hills area is the $3.20 price per square foot Santa Barbara III Model at Prominence Apartments in the in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $2,468. The second greatest value San Elijo Hills apartment is the 1x1-716 Model at Viewpoint Luxury Apartments starting at $2,499 with a $3.49 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.
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Barbara III1BR,1BA$3.20
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-7161BR,1BA$3.49
Block C ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.35

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San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Elijo Hills 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 $2,877 at Prominence Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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