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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 Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,703. Avalon Walnut Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,828. Here are the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,703
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,828
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,896
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

As of September 15, 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 2x2-1028 Model at Villa Montanaro starting at $3,250 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the College Park 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
Villa Montanaro2x2-10282BR,2BA$3.16
Park Place ApartmentsA 2 x 22BR,2BA$2.88
Westcliffe TrailB12BR,1.5BA$2.90
IMT Pleasant HillB32BR,2BA$2.63
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 32318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.04

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San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos

What type of rentals are currently available in San Marcos?

There are currently 343 Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,703 to $5,071. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Marcos ranging from $1,275 to $11,995.

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 $1,275 to $11,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,707.

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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