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Cheap Apartments For Rent Near Cal State San Marcos

209 rentals

235 Pala Vista Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

235 Pala Vista Dr

235 Pala Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,197–$2,395

Apartment for rent

20840 Elfin Forest Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Cheap house for rent in Escondido

20840 Elfin Forest Rd #NA, Escondido, CA 92029

Affordable | Assigned parking | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

$1,450

Price drop

House for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Hardwood Floor
Highly rated

12h 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

Villa Quixote - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Villa Quixote

400 400 408 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Coral Tree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Coral Tree Apartments

320 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$3,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
Valle at Mission - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

Valle at Mission

832 N Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,835–$2,854

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,095

E 7th Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Civic Park Apts - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.3

Very good

Civic Park Apts

700 Alta Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Storage
753 Rincon St #D - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

753 Rincon St #D, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 17

Top amenities
Concierge Service
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
Storage
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2BD 1BA 1CAR GARAGE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2BD 1BA 1CAR GARAGE

E 7th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Windsong Villas - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Windsong Villas

1202 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,095–$2,625

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,695

400 400 408 E Mission Ave

$2,095

E 7th Ave

$2,100

727 W 9th Ave

W 9th Ave (727-31) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

W 9th Ave (727-31)

727 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

1020 E Washington Ave #99 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

1020 E Washington Ave #99, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site management | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,324

$2,125

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Oct 28

Top amenities
Fireplace
On-Site Management
Package Service
Villa Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Villa Park

345 E Park Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
AW - The Grand at Vista Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

AW - The Grand at Vista Village

628 W California Ave, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,150–$2,745

Apartment for rent

Mission View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Mission View Apartments

343 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,150–$2,750

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

331 E Washington Ave #F, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

$2,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 23

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
240 W Lincoln Ave #19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

240 W Lincoln Ave #19, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,225

Condo for rent

Available Nov 3

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
San Marcos Terrace Apts LLC - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

San Marcos Terrace Apts LLC

532 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

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Vista Sunrise - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Vista Sunrise

240 Nevada Ave, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Casa Mia - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Casa Mia

342 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

1010 E Washington Ave #68 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

Condo for rent

625 S Fig St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

625 S Fig St #4, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
2425 Cranston Dr #214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Kit Carson condo for rent in Escondido

2425 Cranston Dr #214, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
1105 E 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

1105 E 3rd Ave

1105 E 3rd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,299

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Estancia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Estancia Apartments

725 N Fig St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,375–$2,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
1030 E Washington Ave #119 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

1030 E Washington Ave #119, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

$2,375

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Nov 3

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
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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

$2,375

Condo for rent

Available Sep 18

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Sycamore Hills Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Sycamore Hills Village Apartments

920 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,395–$2,975

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
La Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

La Vista Apartments

991 Postal Way, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
3511 De Leone Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

Duplex with yard

3511 De Leone Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

House for rent

Available Nov 20

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

3d ago

8.4

Very good

322 West 13th Ave.

322 W 13th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Hilltop Condos - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

Hilltop Condos

145 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,405–$2,615

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Swimming Pool
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
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
Storage
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735 E Lincoln Ave #735 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

735 E Lincoln Ave #735, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
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
215 W 6th Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

215 West 6th Avenue - A

215 W 6th Ave #A, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

House for rent

Available Nov 15

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Business Center
On-Site Laundry
209 Woodland Pkwy #220 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Marcos

209 Woodland Pkwy #220, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
320 Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

320 Park Ave, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

Apartment for rent

Latte of Escondido - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

8.9

Very good

Latte of Escondido

1580 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Management
Mocha - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Mocha

1550 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595–$2,895

Apartment for rent

Prickly Pear - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

12h ago

8.5

Very good

Prickly Pear

205 W Vermont Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

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525 W El Norte Pkwy #126 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

2d ago

Cheap Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

525 W El Norte Pkwy #126, Escondido, CA 92026

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
1195 La Moree Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

1195 La Moree Rd #NA, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,645

House for rent

Available Sep 16

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Renaissance - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5h ago

8.3

Very good

Renaissance

305 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Vista Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.6

Very good

Vista Terrace Apartments

415 Plymouth Dr, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | Dishwasher | Oven

3 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

269 W San Marcos Blvd #18 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Marcos

2 bedroom 1 Bath Available November 20,2025!

269 W San Marcos Blvd #18, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Condo for rent

Available Nov 20

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge
Swimming Pool
1050 Meadow Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista condo for rent in Vista

Spacious 2 Bed 1 Bath!

1050 Meadow Lake Dr, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Condo for rent

Available Nov 21

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
1050 Meadow Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista condo for rent in Vista

The Meadows Apartments, 2x1

1050 Meadow Lake Dr, Vista, CA 92084

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Condo for rent

Available Nov 3

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
1234 Calle Jules #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista apartment for rent in Vista

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$2,659

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
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