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Viewpoint Luxury Apartments
830 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Melrose Villas
1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Promenade At Creekside
660 Grand AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Santa Fe Ranch
3402 Calle OdessaCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Elan Alicante La Costa
2385-2399 Caringa WayCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Sommerset La Costa
2937-2949 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Vista La Costa
7541-7547 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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6505 Paseo FronteraCarlsbad, CA 92009
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2836-2908 Unicornio St
2836-2908 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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3108 Azahar St
3108 Azahar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Matchplay at La Costa
2523 Navarra DrCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Sabrina Greens Apartment
2607-2625 Pirienos WayCarlsbad, CA 92009
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2918-2924 Luciernaga St
2918-2924 Luciernaga StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Unicornio Apartments
2855 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Bella La Costa
7504-7514 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments
6053 Paseo AcampoCarlsbad, CA 92009
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La Costa Seashore
7552-7556 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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University Commons, San Marcos, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Commons?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Commons Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| University Commons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $1,810 | $2,883 |
| University Commons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $2,163 | $3,295 |
| University Commons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,340 | $2,483 | $6,524 |
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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 $2,575. Santa Fe Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,118. Here are the most affordable University Commons apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Viewpoint Luxury Apartments | 1x1-716-J2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,575 |
| Santa Fe Ranch | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,118 |
| Sommerset La Costa | 2 Bed/2 Bath - Upstairs (Grey) | 2BR,2BA | $3,295 |
| Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3,537 |
| Sabrina Greens Apartment | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Commons, CA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Commons area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Sabrina Greens Apartment in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value University Commons apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments starting at $3,537 with a $3.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Sabrina Greens Apartment | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Sommerset La Costa | 2 Bed/2 Bath - Upstairs (Grey) | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Viewpoint Luxury Apartments | 1x1-716-J | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Santa Fe Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
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