
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Village O Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $600 (32 Rentals)
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Eastgate

WINDSOR MANOR III

Estrella

Alora Apartments

WINDSOR MANOR I

Windsor Manor Apartments

Barham Villas
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913 Cycad Dr

240-48 W San Marcos Blvd

The Palms

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222 North City

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Palomar Station

The Avenue at San Marcos

305 W San Marcos Blvd, Unit 45
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205 Woodland Pkwy, Unit Unit235

343 Autumn Dr, Unit 207

Westlake Village

Paseo del Oro

Terra Cotta Apartments

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Meadowlark Apartments

Villa Serena
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Sierra Vista

Casa Mia Apartments

Crest 850

Sora Residence

269 W San Marcos Blvd

Liberty Triplex

1195 La Moree Rd

Whispering Oaks
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Village O, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Village O?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village O Studio Apartments | $2,782 | $1,700 | $3,714 |
| Village O 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,152 | $1,810 | $5,168 |
| Village O 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $2,163 | $10,000+ |
| Village O 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,002 | $2,483 | $10,000+ |
| Village O 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,484 | $7,484 | $7,484 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Village O Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA.
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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 Alora Apartments priced from $2,099. Estrella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,099. Here are the most affordable Village O apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alora Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
| 222 North City | S-1 | Studio,1BA | $2,459 |
| Palomar Station | Studio - 4 | Studio,1BA | $2,466 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,575 |
| Barham Villas | Woodland | 2BR,2BA | $2,632 |
| Whispering Oaks | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,781 |
| Anden | 1 | 2BR,2BA | $4,414 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Village O, CA
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Village O area is the $8.34 price per square foot PH-B2 Model at 222 North City in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $10,331. The second greatest value Village O apartment is the 1 Model at Anden starting at $4,414 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Village O apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 North City | PH-B2 | 2BR,2BA | $8.34 |
| Anden | 1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.57 |
| Whispering Oaks | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| Barham Villas | Sycamore | 3BR,2BA | $3.54 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Palomar Station | One Bedroom - 6 | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Alora Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
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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 $2,459.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Village O Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Village O Apartment is $2,099 at Alora 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 Alora Apartments and starts from $2,999.
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