Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA from $1,650

Falcon Pl, San Marcos, CA 92069
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
Falcon PlSan Marcos, CA 92069
Sylvis Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 460 sq ft
Sylvis WaySan Marcos, CA 92078View units
976 Deer Springs Rd #2, San Marcos, CA 92069
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
976 Deer Springs Rd #2San Marcos, CA 92069
Polley Drive Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92069
$1,895/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Polley Drive ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92069
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2629 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd N, San Marcos, CA 92069
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 720 sq ft
2629 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd NSan Marcos, CA 92069
705 Westbrook Loop, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
705 Westbrook LoopSan Marcos, CA 92078
EZ Living Mobile Home Park, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,100+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
EZ Living Mobile Home ParkSan Marcos, CA 92078
Meadow Creek Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,110+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
Meadow Creek ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Benchmark Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Benchmark ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92069
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207 Woodland Pkwy #231, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 651 sq ft
207 Woodland Pkwy #231San Marcos, CA 92069
Olive Tree Manor, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,150/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Olive Tree ManorSan Marcos, CA 92069
Tuscany Hills Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,249+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 24 units available
Tuscany Hills ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Overture San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,297+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 14 units available
Overture San Marcos 55+ Apartment HomesSan Marcos, CA 92069
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202 Woodland Pkwy #216, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,299/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 651 sq ft
202 Woodland Pkwy #216San Marcos, CA 92069
Block C Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,315+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 23 units available
Block C ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92078
Prominence Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,342+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 21 units available
Prominence ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92078
Elan Northwoods, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,347+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
Elan NorthwoodsSan Marcos, CA 92078
2966 Solar Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,375/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2966 Solar LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
eaves San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,390+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 7 units available
eaves San MarcosSan Marcos, CA 92069
$199 Off
Vista Flores Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,400/mo
2 beds · 5 units available
Vista Flores ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92069
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,450+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+San Marcos, CA 92069
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Marc San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,486+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 27 units available
Marc San MarcosSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Casa Mia, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,495/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Casa MiaSan Marcos, CA 92069
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204 Woodland Pkwy #209, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,500/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 940 sq ft
204 Woodland Pkwy #209San Marcos, CA 92069
Palomar Station, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,541+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 28 units available
Palomar StationSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Windsor Manor Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,550/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Windsor Manor ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92069
$500 Off
Crest 850, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,550/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Crest 850San Marcos, CA 92078
433 Autumn Dr #25, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,550/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,114 sq ft
433 Autumn Dr #25San Marcos, CA 92069
Woodland Village Senior Living, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,575+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
Woodland Village Senior LivingSan Marcos, CA 92069
211 Woodland Pkwy #112, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,600/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 940 sq ft
211 Woodland Pkwy #112San Marcos, CA 92069
205 Woodland Pkwy #238, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,600/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 940 sq ft
205 Woodland Pkwy #238San Marcos, CA 92069
222 North City, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,609+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 272 units available
222 North CitySan Marcos, CA 92078
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Barham Villas, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,610+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 14 units available
Barham VillasSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Felicia Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Felicia LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
Cresterra Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,680+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 26 units available
Cresterra ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92078
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401 Washingtonia Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
401 Washingtonia DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
217 Westlake Dr #2, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,700/mo
2 beds · 2.5 baths · 913 sq ft
217 Westlake Dr #2San Marcos, CA 92069
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,725+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 11 units available
Viewpoint Luxury ApartmentsSan Marcos, CA 92078
Whispering Oaks, San Marcos, CA 92069
$2,781+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 6 units available
Whispering OaksSan Marcos, CA 92069
Special Offer
1219 Barham Dr #80, San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,795/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,440 sq ft
1219 Barham Dr #80San Marcos, CA 92078

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Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Marcos, CA?

There are 616 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Marcos, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Marcos. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

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What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Ask about becoming an onsite property manager
Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Marcos. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.