Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Estates Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $1,600 (8 Rentals)

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Grandon Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Shane Park Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shane Park Plaza

240-260 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078

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Grand Estates, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grand Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Estates area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sycamore Ridge Apartments priced from $1,925. Mariposa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,055. Here are the most affordable Grand Estates apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,925
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2,055
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$2,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Estates, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Estates area is the $3.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Two Bath Remodeled Model at Mariposa in the in the Grand Estates neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Grand Estates apartment is the 2B 1B L Model at Vista Flores Apartments starting at $2,390 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Grand Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MariposaTwo Bedroom - Two Bath Remodeled2BR,2BA$3.13
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L2BR,1BA$2.66
Shadowridge SummerwindSirocco2BR,1BA$3.38
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$3.07
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Shadowridge Park ApartmentsThe Albany1BR,1BA$3.62
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$3.29
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$3.84
Avalon VistaA2-589sq1BR,1BA$4.48
Palomar StationStudio - 2Studio ,1BA$3.66

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Grand Estates, San Marcos, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Marcos. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Estates Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Estates Apartment is $1,925 at Sycamore Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Grand Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grand Estates is starting from $2,150 at Sycamore Ridge Apartments.

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