Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Commons Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $541 (22 Rentals)

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Sage Canyon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose 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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La Costa Seashore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Costa Seashore

7552-7556 Gibraltar 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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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 Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+ priced from $1,909. Grandon Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,241. Here are the most affordable University Commons apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,909
Grandon Village2+1 60%2BR,1BA$2,241
Cresterra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,686
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,070
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Commons, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Commons area is the $3.25 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Elan Alicante La Costa in the in the Carlsbad neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value University Commons apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments starting at $3,070 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Carlsbad 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.
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3.25
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.26
Grandon Village2+1 60%2BR,1BA$2.99
Cresterra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.73
Romeria Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$5.58
Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Commons Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Commons?

The cheapest apartment in University Commons is Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+ which is listed at $1,909, while the average apartment in University Commons costs $3,020.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Commons?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in University Commons that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Commons?

Cheap apartments in University Commons have an average cost of $581 which is $2,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Commons.

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