222 North City
222 N City Dr,
San Marcos, CA 92096
$2,584 - $12,859 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 4 Beds
Melrose Villas
1820 Melrose Dr,
San Marcos,
CA
92078
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Highlights
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
About Melrose Villas
Located in the beautiful city of San Marcos, this family-friendly community offers high-quality one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes at affordable prices. Residents of Melrose Villas enjoy a wide variety of amenities including an outdoor play area, a community center for resident services and events, and onsite laundry facilities. The Hope through Housing Foundation offers an after-school program for children and teens. Melrose Villas is conveniently located near public transit, retail, parks, and so much more.
Melrose Villas is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92078 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Marcos Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Business Center
Property Manager on Site
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
- Playground
- Walking/Biking Trails
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
1820 Melrose Dr,
San Marcos,
CA
92078
Bordering Lake San Marcos on its northeast side, University Commons is a large neighborhood just minutes from downtown San Marcos. The scenic San Elijo Park is on the southeast side of University Commons, providing hiking and picnicking opportunities. This park has an off-leash dog park, as well.
University Commons is a beautiful neighborhood with mountain views and palm trees. It is also walkable with quiet streets and ample sidewalks. While largely residential, there is a shopping district along La Costa Meadows Drive where you’ll discover a variety of shops and restaurants. The spectacular Double Peak Park, a 200-acre park that features hiking trails, a playground, and a summit with ocean views, is situated directly east University Commons.
Learn more about living in University Commons
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| University Commons | San Marcos, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $2,479 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,721 | $2,413 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,321 | $2,903 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,042 | $3,875 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.3 mi |
Melrose Villas is within 12 minutes or 5.8 miles from Palomar College. It is also near CSU San Marcos and USAHS.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in San Marcos include Palomar College, located 5.3 miles from Melrose Villas. Melrose Villas is near San Diego International, located 31.7 miles or 43 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.3 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.8 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.0 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.5 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 12.8 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 14.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 43 min | 31.7 mi |
Walkability Near Melrose Villas
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Melrose Villas.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
Melrose Villas has 3 shopping centers within 2.9 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Palomar College Arboretum
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi |
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San Diego Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi |
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Leucadia State Beach
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.2 mi |
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Del Dios Preserve
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.6 mi |
Melrose Villas has 5 parks within 12.6 miles, including Palomar College Arboretum, Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center, and San Diego Botanic Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 11.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 11.7 mi |
Melrose Villas has 3 hospitals within 11.7 miles, the nearest is Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas which is 8.7 miles away and a 15 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 43 min | 27.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 45 min | 28.1 mi |
Melrose Villas is 27.0 miles from USMC Air Station Miramar, and is convenient to other military bases, including Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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1820 Melrose Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078