Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vistas at Rancho Santalina Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $659 (43 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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Palomar Station
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$2,667 - $4,618
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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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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Terra Cotta Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Cotta Apartments

501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Shane Park Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shane Park Plaza

240-260 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan 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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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Liberty Triplex
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Triplex

354-368 Liberty DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Casa Mia
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Mia

346 Pleasant WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 7

524 Longmeadow St

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Mariposa
$2,063 - $2,807
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Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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La Sabila
Studio Apartments

La Sabila

2357 S Santa Fe AveVista, CA 92083
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Vistas at Rancho Santalina, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vistas at Rancho Santalina Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vistas at Rancho Santalina 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 Vistas at Rancho Santalina apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alora Apartments1 bedrooms1BR,1BA$2,099
EstrellaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,099
Grandon Village2+1 60%2BR,1BA$2,241
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community2x22BR,2BA$2,354
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,400
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B Large2BR,1BA$2,400
Rancho Hills1x11BR,1BA$2,450
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$2,498
Sora ResidenceTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vistas at Rancho Santalina, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vistas at Rancho Santalina area is the $3.18 price per square foot 1 Model at Anden in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $3,933. The second greatest value Vistas at Rancho Santalina apartment is the 3x2 Model at Whispering Oaks starting at $3,301 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vistas at Rancho Santalina apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anden12BR,2.5BA$3.18
Whispering Oaks3x23BR,2BA$3.00
Virano Apartments2x2F-10862BR,2BA$3.18
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments3bd2ba3BR,2BA$3.13
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio2BR,2BA$2.61
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B Large2BR,1BA$2.67
Elan Northwoods2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A2BR,2BA$2.86
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community2x22BR,2BA$2.72
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Grandon Village2+1 60%2BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vistas at Rancho Santalina Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Vistas at Rancho Santalina?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vistas at Rancho Santalina is under $2,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vistas at Rancho Santalina?

The cheapest apartment in Vistas at Rancho Santalina is Alora Apartments which is listed at $2,099, while the average apartment in Vistas at Rancho Santalina costs $3,584.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vistas at Rancho Santalina?

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 Vistas at Rancho Santalina 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 Vistas at Rancho Santalina?

Cheap apartments in Vistas at Rancho Santalina have an average cost of $147 which is $3,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vistas at Rancho Santalina.

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