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

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Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

439 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
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Studio

$1,768

1 Bed

$1,961

2 Beds

$2,230+

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12 Month Lease

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $38. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

Studio

$1,729

1 Bed

$1,922

2 Beds

$2,191+

2 Months Free

Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool
Prominence Apartments

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

$2,350

1 Month Free

Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Kitchen
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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WINDSOR MANOR I

250 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,125

Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Walk-In Closets Balcony Range
Mariposa

221 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92083
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1 Bed

$2,024+

2 Beds

$2,504+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $4. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,019+

2 Beds

$2,499+

Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Kitchen
Millcreek Apartments

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

$2,208+

2 Beds

$2,508+

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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

$2,195

2 Beds

$2,495+

Pets Allowed Pool Dishwasher In Unit Washer & Dryer Maintenance on site Grill Hardwood Floors
Sycamore Ridge Apartments

820 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92081
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1 Bed

$1,925+

2 Beds

$2,325+

Pets Allowed Pool Maintenance on site Ceiling Fans Granite Countertops Hardwood Floors Laundry Facilities
Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

852 Avenida Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$1,961+

2 Beds

$2,352+

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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

$1,954+

2 Beds

$2,345+

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The Avenue at San Marcos

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

$2,495+

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eaves San Marcos

823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,370+

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Tuscany Hills Apartments

715 Ash Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,334+

2 Beds

$2,497+
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community

1045 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
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1 Bed

$1,907+

2 Beds

$2,133+

Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $37. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$1,869+

2 Beds

$2,095+

2 Months Free
Crosscreek

345 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
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1 Bed

$2,200

2 Beds

$2,400

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Reidy Creek

1350 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
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1 Bed

$2,175

2 Beds

$2,270+
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community

650 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069

1 Bed

$2,180

2 Beds

$2,390+

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Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,175

2 Beds

$2,385+
Vista Flores Apartments

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

2 Beds

$2,400+
Meadow Creek Apartments

3474 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

1 Bed

$2,135
Rancho Santa Fe Village

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

1 Bed

$1,860

2 Beds

$2,282
Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,292+

2 Beds

$2,474+

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

$2,284+

2 Beds

$2,466+
Elan Riverwalk

1332-1332 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,195+

2 Beds

$2,495+
Lincoln Heights

601 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,295

2 Beds

$2,095+
Linda Vista Village

965 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$1,995+

2 Beds

$2,295
Reidy Creek II

1350 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,065+

2 Beds

$2,180+
Summer Creek Apartments

640 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$1,665

2 Beds

$2,035
1 Bed

$2,150

Benchmark Apartments

353 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
2 Beds

$2,400

The Palms

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

$2,125

Windsor Manor Apartments

245 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 Bed

$2,099

2 Beds

$2,499

Estrella

600 W Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 Bed

$1,557+

2 Beds

$1,847+

Grandon Village

1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 Bed

$2,099

Alora Apartments

616 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
Studio

$1,700

1 Bed

$1,810

2 Beds+

$2,163

Eastgate

16 Creekside Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 Bed

$2,450+

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

$1,500

Townhome for Rent

400 Mulberry Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 Bed

$1,900

Condo for Rent

316 Crownview Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069
1 Bed, 1 Bath

$1,250

6621 Santa Isabel St

6621 Santa Isabel St, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,375 sq ft

$1,355

Total Monthly Price
6 Month Lease

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604 Kellogg St Unit Kellogg

604 Kellogg St Unit Kellogg, San Marcos, CA 92078
Studio

$2,000

Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

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572 Plumosa Ave Unit Studio

572 Plumosa Ave Unit Studio, Vista, CA 92081
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft

$2,100

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12 Month Lease

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586 Gateway Ln Unit 1

586 Gateway Ln Unit 1, San Marcos, CA 92078
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