
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Elijo Hills Studio Apartments | $2,786 | $2,500 | $3,780 |
| San Elijo Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $2,775 | $4,865 |
| San Elijo Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,426 | $2,798 | $8,800 |
| San Elijo Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,917 | $4,955 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 2 Beds unit found at Prominence Apartments priced from $2,798. Viewpoint Luxury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable San Elijo Hills apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Cruz III WITH LOFT | 2BR,2BA | $2,798 |
| Viewpoint Luxury Apartments | 2x2-936-JM | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
| 222 North City | S-3 | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Elijo Hills, CA
As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Elijo Hills area is the $8.10 price per square foot PH-B1 Model at 222 North City in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $8,800. The second greatest value San Elijo Hills apartment is the Santa Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE Model at Prominence Apartments starting at $2,977 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Grand Estates 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 North City | PH-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $8.10 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Viewpoint Luxury Apartments | 2x2-936-J2M | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Elijo Hills Apartments
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 $2,950 at 222 North City.
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 $2,798 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 Viewpoint Luxury Apartments and starts from $3,550.
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