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San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,750
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,866
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.62
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #82BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.79
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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