Cheap Homes for Rent in the Vistas at Rancho Santalina Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $1,900 (10 Rentals)

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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 Grandon Village priced from $1,885. Rancho Santa Fe Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,909. Here are the most affordable Vistas at Rancho Santalina apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grandon Village1+1 60%1BR,1BA$1,885
Rancho Santa Fe Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,909
Alora Apartments1 bedrooms1BR,1BA$2,099

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

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vistas at Rancho Santalina area is the $3.09 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Whispering Oaks in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $3,401. The second greatest value Vistas at Rancho Santalina apartment is the Two Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio Model at Mariposa starting at $2,503 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Vista 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.
Whispering Oaks3x23BR,2BA$3.09
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio2BR,2BA$2.61
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2.82
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L2BR,1BA$2.67
WINDSOR MANOR III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.83
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community2x22BR,2BA$2.72
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Elan Northwoods1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.13
Rancho Santa Fe Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13
Grandon Village1+1 60%1BR,1BA$3.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vistas at Rancho Santalina

What type of rentals are currently available in Vistas at Rancho Santalina?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Vistas at Rancho Santalina, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,557 to $12,909. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Vistas at Rancho Santalina ranging from $1,900 to $5,799.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Vistas at Rancho Santalina?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Vistas at Rancho Santalina ranges from $1,900 to $5,799 with an average monthly rent of $3,530.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Vistas at Rancho Santalina?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Vistas at Rancho Santalina range from $2,483 to $12,909, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,395 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,034.

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