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Cheap Apartments For Rent Near Cal State San Marcos

226 rentals

Highly rated

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Grandon Village

1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,457–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Coral Tree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Coral Tree Apartments

320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$3,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
W 9th Ave (727-31) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

W 9th Ave (727-31)

727 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Las Ventanas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Las Ventanas Apartments

1280 N Citrus Ave, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,830–$3,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Concierge Service
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Roof Deck
331 E Washington Ave #I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

Affordable | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

$1,899

Price drop

House for rent

Available Dec 9

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
331 E Washington Ave #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

Affordable | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

$1,899

Price drop

House for rent

Available Dec 9

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,400

910 Martin Dr

Nearby rental good for pet owners

331 E Washington Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

Affordable | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$1,899

House for rent

Available Dec 9

Top amenities
Concierge Service
On-Site Laundry
208 Woodland Pkwy #211 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Marcos

upstairs 2 bdrm condo available for rent

208 Woodland Pkwy #211, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,916

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
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925 Martin Dr #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 4

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
355 Idaho Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,695–$3,200

320 Smilax Rd

$1,800

727 W 9th Ave

Villa Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Villa Park

345 E Park Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Estancia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Estancia Apartments

725 N Fig St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,175–$2,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
1350 N Escondido Blvd #64 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap North Broadway condo for rent in Escondido

Condo for rent

767 Ball Ave Units A - D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

767 Ball Ave Units A - D

767 767 Ball Ave Units A - D, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
322 West 13th Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

322 West 13th Ave.

322 W 13th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
428 S Date St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

428 S Date St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

321 Waverly Pl #04 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
San Marcos Terrace Apts LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

San Marcos Terrace Apts LLC

532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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226 S Grape St #226 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

2 BR, 2 BA in Central Escondido

226 S Grape St #226, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 24

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
331 E Washington Ave Apt F #F - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

APARTMENT - Escondido, CA

331 E Washington Ave Apt F #F, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,245

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
1020 E Washington Ave #87 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Apartment for rent

Casa Mia - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Casa Mia

342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

1212 Calle Jules - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1212 Calle Jules

1212 Calle Jules, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1064 N. Escondido - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1064 N. Escondido

1064 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$3,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
333 Lansing Cir #333B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

333 Lansing Cir #333B, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,299

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
101 S Spruce St #123 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

101 S Spruce St #123, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,350

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
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ShadowRidge Country Club Villas - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

ShadowRidge Country Club Villas

1617 Live Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,365–$2,650

Apartment for rent

Mira Monte Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Mira Monte Apartments

1350 Calle Jules, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,395–$2,495

Apartment for rent

240 W Lincoln Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

Sun Ridge Condo for Rent (Escondido)

240 W Lincoln Ave #6, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

Condo for rent

Available Sep 18

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
1240 North Broadway, Unit Unit 6 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1240 North Broadway, Unit Unit 6

1240 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Condo for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Storage
RMA910 - 910 Martin Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

RMA910 - 910 Martin Dr

910 Martin Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

909 Martin Dr #909A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

2 BR, 1 BA in Central Escondido

909 Martin Dr #909A, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 14

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
301 W Vermont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Kit Carson apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,425

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Cheap Vista house for rent in Vista

753 Rincon St, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
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Sycamore Hills Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Sycamore Hills Village Apartments

920 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,475–$3,075

Apartment for rent

1332 Morning View Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,475

Apartment for rent

Shadowridge Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

Shadowridge Park Apartments

2000 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,478–$2,998

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
Residents Lounge
Storage
Swimming Pool
141 Johnston Ln #141-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Marcos

141 Johnston Ln #141-4, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 29

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
384 Pala Vista Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
Storage
384 Pala Vista Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Storage
Windsong Villas - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Windsong Villas

1202 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | Dishwasher | Central heat

3 beds

2 baths

$2,499

Apartment for rent

1845 North Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North Broadway apartment for rent in Escondido

1845 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | Swimming pool | Fireplace

2 beds

2 baths

$2,499

Apartment for rent

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1946 Monte Vista Dr #1946 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Vista

Spacious ADU

1946 Monte Vista Dr #1946, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
301 W Vermont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Kit Carson apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Apartment for rent

Hilltop Condos - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Hilltop Condos

145 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,555

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Prominence Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Marcos

Prominence Apartments

601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,568–$3,268

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
High Ceilings
On-Site Laundry
574 Beverly Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

574 Beverly Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
1333 E Grand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Midway apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
226 N Citrus Ave #E - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

226 N Citrus Ave #E, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
Casa Serena - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Casa Serena

1260 Borden Rd, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
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