
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Elijo Hills Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $800 (13 Rentals)
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San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Elijo Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Elijo Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,028 | $2,798 | $3,327 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Elijo Hills Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA.
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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 Crest 850 priced from $2,495. Prominence Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,748. Here are the most affordable San Elijo Hills apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crest 850 | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Prominence Apartments | Santa Cruz III WITH LOFT | 2BR,2BA | $2,748 |
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments | 2x2-936-JM | 2BR,2BA | $3,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Elijo Hills, CA
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Elijo Hills area is the $3.19 price per square foot Santa Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE Model at Prominence Apartments in the in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $3,026. The second greatest value San Elijo Hills apartment is the 2x2-936-JM Model at Viewpoint Luxury Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $3.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prominence Apartments | Santa Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments | 2x2-936-JM | 2BR,2BA | $3.42 |
Crest 850 | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan 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 $2,748 at Prominence Apartments.
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