Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Commons Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $500 (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
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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 2 Beds unit found at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments priced from $1,781. Santa Fe Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,939. Here are the most affordable University Commons apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,781
Santa Fe RanchB22BR,2BA$2,939
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3,099
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-R2BR,2BA$3,250
3256 Sitio Tortuga4 Beds, 4.5 baths4BR,4BA$8,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Commons, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Commons area is the $2.10 price per square foot 4 Beds, 4.5 baths Model at 3256 Sitio Tortuga in the in the Olivenhain neighborhood starting from $8,950. The second greatest value University Commons apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments starting at $2,479 with a $1.98 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.
3256 Sitio Tortuga4 Beds, 4.5 baths4BR,4.5BA$2.10
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3.10
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-R2BR,2BA$3.47
Santa Fe RanchB12BR,1BA$3.67

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 $1,781 at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments.

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