Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Estates Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $1,600 (14 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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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 WINDSOR MANOR I priced from $1,925. Sycamore Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Grand Estates apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WINDSOR MANOR I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,925
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 1Studio,1BA$1,995
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2,055
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Estates, CA

As of April 28, 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 Sirocco Model at Shadowridge Summerwind starting at $2,736 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Dejong 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
Shadowridge SummerwindSirocco2BR,1BA$3.11
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$3.07
Sycamore Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
WINDSOR MANOR I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Shadowridge Park ApartmentsThe Albany1BR,1BA$3.51
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$3.84
Avalon VistaA2-589sq1BR,1BA$4.60
Palomar StationStudio - 2Studio ,1BA$4.04
Pepperwood ApartmentsPlan 1Studio ,1BA$4.16

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Grand Estates, San Marcos, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Marcos, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Grand Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Grand Estates is at Pepperwood Apartments listed at $1,995.

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 WINDSOR MANOR I.

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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