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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

25 rentals

Highly rated

3d 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

Sage View Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

Sage View Apts

1920 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,225

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Park - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Park

740 74086 E Mission Ave / 82529 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,958–$5,594

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Residents Lounge

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WINDSOR MANOR III - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

WINDSOR MANOR III

535 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,000–$2,475

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
Sunrise Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.6

Very good

Sunrise Apartments

920 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable | Dishwasher | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Garden View Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Garden View Apts

250 S Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150–$2,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry

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The Avenue at San Marcos - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

The Avenue at San Marcos

506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,195–$2,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Shadowridge Village Apartments- Waitlist - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Shadowridge Village Apartments- Waitlist

885 Brooktree Lane, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,225–$2,525

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool

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Waterleaf Apartments Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Waterleaf Apartments Homes

333 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA 92083

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,342–$3,298

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
Swimming Pool

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Fountain Estates Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Fountain Estates Apartments

1289 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Fireplace
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
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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
419 W 4th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

419 W 4th Ave

419 W 4th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

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Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Peppertree Apartments | Convenience, Comfort & Community

1006 Del Dios Rd, Escondido, CA 92029

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Pebblecreek Apartments | Spacious Apartment Homes in the Heart of San Marcos! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Pebblecreek Apartments | Spacious Apartment Homes in the Heart of San Marcos!

580 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | Dishwasher | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Apartment for rent

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Highly rated

4h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,639–$4,679

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool

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588 Almond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Village O house for rent in San Marcos

588 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$3,195

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1540 Grandon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

TOWNHOME - San Marcos, CA

1540 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,320

House for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
805 Almond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Village O townhouse for rent in San Marcos

805 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$3,550

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Microwave
Swimming Pool
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588 Summerholly Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

588 Summerholly Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 - 1

588 Summerholly Dr #1, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

House for rent

Available Jan 10

504 Lotus Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Marcos

CONDOS - Contemporary - San Marcos, CA

504 Lotus Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$3,650

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1240 Sunrise Vw #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

1240 Sunrise View - 103

1240 Sunrise Vw #103, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Garage parking | Balcony

4 beds

3 baths

$3,700

House for rent

Available Jan 7

Top amenities
EV Charging
1560 Indian Summer Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

1560 Indian Summer Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
871 Via La Venta #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

Beautifully Updated 4-Bedroom Home with Private Backyard in San Marcos

871 Via La Venta #NA, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$4,350

House for rent

Available Dec 31

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
3422 Arborview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

Single Family Residence - San Marcos, CA

3422 Arborview Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Carpet | High ceilings

4 beds

3 baths

$4,800

House for rent

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5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

Single Family Residence - San Marcos, CA

3422 Arborview Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Outdoor space

5 beds

3 baths

$5,000

House for rent

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