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  18. Pool - Millcreek Apartments
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $2,107+
    2 BEDS
    $2,607+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095 - $2,795
    Required Monthly Fees$12 - $14
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,107 - $2,809

    Millcreek Apartments

    2130 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084
    (442) 237-4523
  28. Pool - Rancho Hills
    1 BED
    $2,295+
    2 BEDS
    $2,845+

    Rancho Hills

    856 Heatherwood Ln, Vista, CA 92081
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    Casa Mia

    346 Pleasant Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
  31. Building Photo - Madera Ridge
    1 BED
    $2,315+
    2 BEDS
    $2,574+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,308 - $2,656
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,315 - $2,663

    Madera Ridge

    1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026
    (858) 753-4226
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    Crest 850

    850 Village Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
  35. Building Photo - Palomar Station
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $2,400+
    2 BEDS
    $2,668+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,383 - $4,999
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,399 - $5,015

    Palomar Station

    1257 Armorlite Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
    (858) 914-0798
  38. Building Photo - 3211 Sello Ln
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    3211 Sello Ln

    3211 Sello Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009
  42. Building Photo - The Palms
    2 BEDS
    $2,450

    The Palms

    240-248 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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San Marcos at a Glance

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San Marcos, CA Apartments for Rent

San Marcos is home to California State University San Marcos and Palomar College, making it an educational hub in North County San Diego with a population of over 94,000. If you're searching for apartments for rent in San Marcos, you'll discover everything from apartment communities near the university district to residential options in San Elijo Hills and Discovery Hills, with studios averaging around $2,498 per month and two-bedroom units averaging $2,855.

Renting in San Marcos means you'll enjoy both outdoor adventures and city conveniences, with Lake San Marcos, Walnut Grove Park, and miles of hiking and biking trails throughout Twin Oaks Valley just minutes away. Restaurant Row along San Marcos Boulevard puts dining and shopping within walking distance, while the weekly farmers market brings fresh local produce and artisan goods right to your neighborhood. Getting around is easy with the Sprinter light rail running along Highway 78 (with six local stations), plus quick access to I-15 and I-5 for trips throughout San Diego County. The Creek District and University District keep growing too, bringing new retail and dining spots to complement established neighborhoods.

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Marcos

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  • Lancer Park 609 Sq Ft $2,631/mo

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High Tech High North County School

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San Marcos High

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Mission Hills High

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High Tech Middle North County School

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San Elijo Middle

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Woodland Park Middle

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San Marcos Middle

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Paloma Elementary

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Discovery Elementary

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Knob Hill Elementary

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Twin Oaks Elementary

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