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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Village O Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $659 (30 Rentals)
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$1,700 - $2,483Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Eastgate
16 Creekside DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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WINDSOR MANOR III
535 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$2,125 - $2,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9
Windsor Manor Apartments
245 Knoll RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$2,125 - $2,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9
WINDSOR MANOR I
250 Knoll RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$2,1501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 3
Benchmark Apartments
353 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Furnished Studio-San Marcos
1480 Grand AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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$2,295 - $3,0951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Avenue at San Marcos
506 E Barham DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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$2,342 - $3,4681 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Prominence Apartments
601 S Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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$2,400 - $2,5002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Palms
240-248 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
240-48 W San Marcos Blvd
San MarcosCA92069
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$2,500 - $2,8002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sora Residence
254 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$2,558 - $12,909
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222 North City
222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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$2,566 - $3,0791 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Estrella
600 W Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$2,572 - $4,007
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Palomar Station
1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
343 Autumn Dr, Unit 214
343 Autumn Dr
San MarcosCA92069
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Westlake Village
405-419 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sage Canyon
1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Paseo del Oro
428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Terra Cotta Apartments
501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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San Marcos Manor Apartments
285 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Meadowlark Apartments
233 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Villa Serena
339-340 Marcos StSan Marcos, CA 92069
705 Westbrook Loop
San MarcosCA92078
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Sierra Vista
435-459 Autumn DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
207 Woodland Pkwy
San MarcosCA92069
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Crest 850
850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Casa Mia
346 Pleasant WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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433 Autumn Dr
San MarcosCA92069
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Liberty Triplex
354-368 Liberty DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Village O, San Marcos, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Village O?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village O Studio Apartments | $2,816 | $1,700 | $3,714 |
| Village O 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $1,810 | $4,534 |
| Village O 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,173 | $2,163 | $10,000+ |
| Village O 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,945 | $2,483 | $10,000+ |
| Village O 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,034 | $7,034 | $7,034 |
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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 The Avenue at San Marcos priced from $2,295. Prominence Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,342. Here are the most affordable Village O apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,295 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR, 1BA | $2,342 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2,400 |
| WINDSOR MANOR III | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2,475 |
| Casa Mia | CM2bd2ba | 2BR, 2BA | $2,495 |
| Sora Residence | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $2,500 |
| Crest 850 | 1 Bed B | 1BR, 1BA | $2,550 |
| 222 North City | S-1 | Studio, 1BA | $2,558 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,566 |
| Palomar Station | One Bedroom - 3 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,572 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Village O, CA
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Village O area is the $3.11 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $3,835. The second greatest value Village O apartment is the 2x2 Model at Whispering Oaks in the San Marcos neighborhood starting at $2,701 with a $2.84 price per square foot. 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. |
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| Anden | 1 | 2BR, 2.5BA | $3.11 |
| Whispering Oaks | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.84 |
| WINDSOR MANOR III | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.75 |
| The Palms | Two Bedroom x 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.82 |
| Casa Mia | CM2bd2ba | 2BR, 2BA | $2.95 |
| Crest 850 | 1 Bed B | 1BR, 1BA | $3.67 |
| Palomar Station | One Bedroom - 3 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.74 |
| Barham Villas | Poppy | 1BR, 1BA | $3.95 |
| The Avenue at San Marcos | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.59 |
| Prominence Apartments | Santa Clara | 1BR, 1BA | $3.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Village O Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Village O?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Village O is under $2,572.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Village O?
The cheapest apartment in Village O is The Avenue at San Marcos which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Village O costs $3,734.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Village O?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Village O that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Village O?
Cheap apartments in Village O have an average cost of $172 which is $3,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Village O.
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