Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Village O Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

405-419 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Alora Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alora Apartments

604 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Paseo del Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo del Oro

428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sierra Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Vista

435-459 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Village O, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Village O Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Village O area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palomar Station priced from $2,087. Benchmark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Village O apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palomar StationOne Bedroom -3 AF1BR,1BA$2,087
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Casa MiaCM2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2,295
Barham VillasMulberry2BR,1BA$2,356
The Avenue at San Marcos1x11BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Village O, CA

As of November 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Village O area is the $2.78 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,433. The second greatest value Village O apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Liberty Triplex starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Village O apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anden12BR,2.5BA$2.78
Liberty Triplex2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.60
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE2BR,2BA$3.27
WINDSOR MANOR III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.94
Casa MiaCM2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2.72
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 31BR,1BA$4.06
Barham VillasPoppy1BR,1BA$3.70
The Avenue at San Marcos1x11BR,1BA$3.74

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Marcos, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Village O Neighborhood in San Marcos, CA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Village O Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Village O?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Village O is at 222 North City listed at $2,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Village O Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Village O Apartment is $2,100 at Benchmark Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Village O Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Village O is starting from $2,295 at Casa Mia.

What is the most affordable Village O Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Village O Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palomar Station and starts from $3,728.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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