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Cheap Apartments For Rent Near Cal State San Marcos

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Grandon Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Age restricted

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Grandon Village

1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,557–$2,241

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
729 W 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

729 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | Storage | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Valle at Mission - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Valle at Mission

832 N Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,938–$2,763

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
372 Pala Vista Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1429 S Orange St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

home completely remodeled and rebuilt better than new!! Many upgrades.

1429 S Orange St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Price dropped $1,000Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Las Ventanas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

$2,000–$3,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,095

339 W 15th Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

339 West 15th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

339 West 15th Avenue

339 W 15th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2029021 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2029021

1721 1721 - 1725 W. 9th Ave., Escondido, CA 92029

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Vista Apartment Two Bedroom for Rent - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

Vista Apartment Two Bedroom for Rent

2280 Primrose Ave, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
321 Waverly Pl #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1212 Calle Jules - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1212 Calle Jules

1212 Calle Jules, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,145

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Find sweet deals in Cal State San Marcos

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,885–$2,241

1607 Grandon Ave

$2,000

1429 S Orange St

$2,029

1404 N Broadway

Las Flores - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Las Flores

228 Las Flores Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
52u - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

52u

551 N Date St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,199

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
980 E Mission Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

980 E Mission Ave

980 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Windsong Villas - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Windsong Villas

1202 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,245–$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
702 E. Mission Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

702 E. Mission Ave

702 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ten on W Los Angeles - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Ten on W Los Angeles

428 W Los Angeles Dr, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295–$2,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
351 Pala Vista Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

351 Pala Vista Dr #3, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
141 Johnston Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

141 Johnston Apartment Homes

141 Johnston Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
663 Diamond Way #231 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

663 Diamond Way #231, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Corto View - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

Corto View

160 Camino Corto, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,399

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Casa Mia - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Casa Mia

342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,435

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1350 Morning View Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,435

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
ShadowRidge Country Club Villas - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.7

Very good

ShadowRidge Country Club Villas

1617 Live Oak Rd, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,484–$2,534

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1142 N Broadway #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Park Village Apartments

1142 N Broadway #9, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,490

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1467 Old Cedar Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

1467 Old Cedar Rd, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Hilltop Condos at Sienna Hills - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Hilltop Condos at Sienna Hills

145 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,525–$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Elan Northwoods - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Elan Northwoods

420 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,561

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
122 Palmyra Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Vista

122 Palmyra Dr, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,588

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1204 N Escondido Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

1204 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,589

Price dropped $116Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Casa Serena - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

15h ago

9.1

Excellent

Casa Serena

1260 Borden Rd, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Arezzo Apartment Homes! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Arezzo Apartment Homes!

1400 Oak Hill Dr, Escondido, CA 92027

Affordable

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,595–$3,175

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
406-26 S Grape St, Escondido, CA 92025 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.6

Very good

406-26 S Grape St, Escondido, CA 92025

406 S Grape St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
525 W El Norte Pkwy #202 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

525 West El Norte Parkway #202 - 202

525 W El Norte Pkwy #202, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
450 W Vermont Ave #1902 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Kit Carson condo for rent in Escondido

450 W Vermont Ave #1902, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1240 N Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

1240 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
101 S Spruce St #231 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido townhouse for rent in Escondido

101 South Spruce Street - 231

101 S Spruce St #231, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
625 S Fig St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

625 South Fig Street #10 - 1

625 S Fig St #1, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | Storage | Central heat

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Latte of Escondido - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Latte of Escondido

1580 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,645–$3,145

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1130 Meadow Lake Dr #01 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

Get Cozy this Winter in this Huge Downstairs Corner 2bd 1ba.

1130 Meadow Lake Dr #01, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,645

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
628 W California Ave #03 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

628 W California Ave #03, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
450 W Vermont Ave #1803 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Kit Carson condo for rent in Escondido

450 W Vermont Ave #1803, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Sycamore Hills Village Apartments

920 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,675–$3,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10315 Canyon Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

23h ago

Cheap Jesmond Dene house for rent in Escondido

10315 Canyon Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Prickly Pear - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Prickly Pear

205 W Vermont Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1132 N Broadway #24 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Stunning 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment in Escondido!

1132 N Broadway #24, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1132 N Broadway #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Stunning 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment in Escondido!

1132 N Broadway #11, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
856 Heatherwood Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

856 Heatherwood Ln, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,699

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
219 Plymouth Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista townhouse for rent in Vista

219 Plymouth Dr #B, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
213 Westlake Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Marcos

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,750

Price dropped $245Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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