Apartments for Rent in the Vallecitos Ridge Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA (71 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$2,634 - $12,909
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Anden
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$3,824 - $4,080
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mission Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Terrace

316 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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325 San Marcos Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 San Marcos Blvd

325 San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Westlake Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Gardens

201-225 Westlake DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Villa Aspara
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Aspara

402-468 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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608 Wil Ev Dr
Studio Apartments

608 Wil Ev Dr

608 Wil Ev DrSan Marcos, CA 92069

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186 Gosnell Way
Studio Apartments

186 Gosnell Way

186 Gosnell WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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303 Richmar Ave
Studio Apartments

303 Richmar Ave

303 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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El Cid
Studio Apartments

El Cid

331 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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363-379 Autumn Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

363-379 Autumn Dr

363-379 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069

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731 N Alda Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

731 N Alda Dr

731 N Alda DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mariposa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa

604 W Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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760 Vineyard Rd
Studio Apartments

760 Vineyard Rd

760 Vineyard RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Peak59
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Peak59

N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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The Quad-Student Housing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Quad-Student Housing

210 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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171-185 Echo Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

171-185 Echo Ln

171-185 Echo LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Whispering Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Eugene Eddy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eugene Eddy

150 Gosnell WaySan Marcos, CA 92069

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Vallecitos Ridge, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

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Vallecitos Ridge, San Marcos, CA

Ranked #5

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Marcos. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Marcos, this neighborhood is one of our preferred neighborhoods for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the finest education.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vallecitos Ridge

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Vallecitos Ridge area of San Marcos, CA?

As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 71 available Vallecitos Ridge apartments priced from $2,000 to $12,909, with an average monthly rent of $4,165.

How much are Studio apartments in Vallecitos Ridge?

There are currently 12 Studio Apartments in Vallecitos Ridge with rent ranges from $2,634 to $3,714 with an average price of $3,006.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Vallecitos Ridge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Vallecitos Ridge ranges from $2,000 to $5,168 with an average monthly rent of $3,213.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Vallecitos Ridge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Vallecitos Ridge range from $2,400 to $10,331. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,227.

How expensive are Vallecitos Ridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 25 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Vallecitos Ridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,999 to $12,909 - averaging $7,111 for the location.

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