
Cheap Homes for Rent in San Marcos Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,900 (17 Rentals)
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2730 Oak Rd

330 N Civic Dr, Unit 408

310 N Civic Dr
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1315 Alma Ave

1236 Walker Ave

2383 N Main St
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1919 Ygnacio Valley Rd

350 N Civic Dr, Unit 205

1467 Marchbanks Dr, Unit #4
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945 Bancroft Rd

205 Saranap Ave

1571 Alvarado Ave

1122 S Villa Way

205 Saranap Ave
San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in San Marcos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Marcos 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,168 | $2,250 | $4,250 |
San Marcos 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,850 | $3,750 | $6,500 |
San Marcos 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,748 | $5,395 | $6,200 |
San Marcos 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,433 | $6,300 | $6,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Marcos Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Marcos area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at FOUR SEASONS priced from $1,750. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,866. Here are the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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FOUR SEASONS | A - STUDIO 462 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,866 |
Diablo Pointe Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
Park Place Apartments | Junior 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Castlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA
As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value San Marcos apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene Model at Oak & Iron starting at $2,485 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Oak & Iron | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.62 |
Villas at San Miguel | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Walnut Creek Apartments | 2B/ 1B #8 | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
Vista Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Shutters Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Main Street Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Diablo Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos
What type of rentals are currently available in San Marcos?
There are currently 346 Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $18,113. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Marcos ranging from $1,995 to $6,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Marcos?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Marcos ranges from $1,995 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,130.
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