Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Elijo Hills Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $800 (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 Apartment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Cotta Apartment

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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Eastgate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate

16 Creekside 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest 8501 Bed B1BR,1BA$2,495
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Cruz III WITH LOFT2BR,2BA$2,748
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-JM2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE2BR,2BA$3.19
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-JM2BR,2BA$3.42
Crest 8501 Bed B1BR,1BA$3.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, CA

Ranked #11

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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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