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Apartments for Rent under $2,500 in San Marcos CA

217 Rentals Available

222 North City

222 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92096
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Studio

$2,509

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $9. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

Studio

$2,500

2 Months Free

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Prominence Apartments

601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
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1 Bed

$2,350+

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WINDSOR MANOR I

250 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,000

2 Beds

$2,475

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Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community

768 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,400+

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Millcreek Apartments

2130 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
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1 Bed

$2,107+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $12 - $14. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,095+

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Mariposa

221 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92083
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1 Bed

$2,059+

2 Beds

$2,375+

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Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Kitchen
Sycamore Ridge Apartments

820 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92081
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1 Bed

$1,925+

2 Beds

$2,225+

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La Sabila

2357 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083
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Studio

$1,590
Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

852 Avenida Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$1,842+

2 Beds

$2,137+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $6 - $10. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$1,836+

2 Beds

$2,131+

Specials
Elan Northwoods

420 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
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1 Bed

$2,199

1 Month Free
Barham Villas

570 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
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1 Bed

$2,105+
Tuscany Hills Apartments

715 Ash Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,276+

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eaves San Marcos

823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,445
The Avenue at San Marcos

506 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
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1 Bed

$2,345
Reidy Creek

1350 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
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1 Bed

$2,145+

2 Beds

$2,270+
Meadow Creek Apartments

3474 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

1 Bed

$2,090+
Vista Flores Apartments

240-258 Las Flores Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

2 Beds

$2,430+
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community

650 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069

1 Bed

$2,105+

2 Beds

$2,350+
Rancho Santa Fe Village - Affordable 55+

500 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

1 Bed

$1,793

2 Beds

$2,142
Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,282+

Total Monthly Price

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $7. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,275+
Elan Riverwalk

1332-1332 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,360
Lincoln Heights

601 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,295
Linda Vista Village

965 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$1,995+

2 Beds

$2,295
Crosscreek

345 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,200

2 Beds

$2,400
Reidy Creek II

1350 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$1,975+

2 Beds

$2,180+
Summer Creek Apartments

640 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$1,665

2 Beds

$2,035
1 Bed

$2,100

Benchmark Apartments

353 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2 Beds

$2,450+

The Palms

240-248 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 Bed

$2,000

2 Beds

$2,475

WINDSOR MANOR III

535 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 Bed

$2,000

2 Beds

$2,475

Windsor Manor Apartments

245 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 Bed

$2,295+

Rancho Hills

856 Heatherwood Ln, Vista, CA 92081
1 Bed

$2,225

2 Beds

$2,400

Shadowridge Village Apartments

885 Brooktree Ln, Vista, CA 92081
1 Bed

$1,400

Room for Rent

1375 Dolomite Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 Bed

$1,450

House for Rent

2160 Coast Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 Bed

$2,400

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12 Month Lease

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3211 Sello Ln

3211 Sello Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009
$2,295

House for Rent

1039 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,000 sq ft
$2,450

Unit 28 at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community
768 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 828 sq ft
$2,499

Unit 5108 at Mariposa
221 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92083

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 960 sq ft

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