Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Commons Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose 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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3108 Azahar St
5 Bedroom Apartments

3108 Azahar St

3108 Azahar StCarlsbad, CA 92009

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Unicornio Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Unicornio Apartments

2855 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Bella La Costa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella La Costa

7504-7514 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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La Costa Seashore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Costa Seashore

7552-7556 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009

Cheapest Available University Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Commons area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Viewpoint Luxury Apartments priced from $2,399. Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,479. Here are the most affordable University Commons apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-716-J1BR,1BA$2,399
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2,479
Santa Fe RanchA11BR,1BA$2,498
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3,099
Vista La Costa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$4,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Commons, CA

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Commons area is the $2.23 price per square foot 4 Beds, 4.5 baths Model at 3255 Sitio Tortuga in the in the Olivenhain neighborhood starting from $9,500. The second greatest value University Commons apartment is the 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Vista La Costa starting at $4,775 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Dejong neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3255 Sitio Tortuga4 Beds, 4.5 baths4BR,4.5BA$2.23
Vista La Costa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.21
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3.10
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.05
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-716-J1BR,1BA$3.35
Santa Fe RanchA11BR,1BA$3.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Commons Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Commons Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Commons is starting from $2,775 at Santa Fe Ranch.

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