Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Village O Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$2,609 - $12,884
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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Palomar Station
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$2,711 - $5,327
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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238 Marquette Ave

San MarcosCA92078
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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

405-419 Autumn DrSan 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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Eastgate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate

16 Creekside DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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Villa Serena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

339-340 Marcos StSan 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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Casa Mia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Mia Apartments

346 Pleasant WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Alora Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alora Apartments

616 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sora Residence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sora Residence

254 Richmar AveSan 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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Liberty Triplex
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Triplex

354-368 Liberty DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Eugene Eddy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eugene Eddy

150 Gosnell WaySan 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 Benchmark Apartments priced from $2,100. Prominence Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Village O apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$2,350
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,400
Whispering Oaks2x22BR,2BA$2,555
222 North CityS-1Studio,1BA$2,609
The Avenue at San Marcos2x22BR,2BA$2,695
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 31BR,1BA$2,711
Barham VillasMulberry2BR,1BA$2,743
Anden12BR,2BA$3,724

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Village O, CA

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Village O area is the $3.02 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $3,724. The second greatest value Village O apartment is the PH-B1 Model at 222 North City starting at $8,834 with a $8.13 price per square foot in the Vallecitos Ridge 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$3.02
222 North CityPH-B12BR,2BA$8.13
Whispering Oaks2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Barham VillasWoodland2BR,2BA$3.59
The Avenue at San Marcos2x22BR,2BA$2.99
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 31BR,1BA$4.02
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$3.76

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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.

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 $2,609.

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 $2,400 at The Palms.

What is the most affordable Village O Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Village O Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Anden and starts from $3,915.

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