Limited time offer! Sign a new lease and receive up to $1,400 off rent and up to two FREE application fees. Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! *Up to $1,400 off rent PLUS up to two free application fees offer for new residents that apply for a 12-month term with lease start date by 8/2/25. Later lease start dates are available, call for details. Following application approval and lease signing, up to two (2) application fees will be credited at move-in, effectively making them free. Offers available on approved credit and subject to change without notice. Lease terms, pricing, and move-in dates may vary. Restrictions apply. Security deposit amounts may vary based on credit, rental history, and other qualifying factors. For details on application requirements, deposits, and all mandatory or optional fees, please visit the community’s Leasing Info page on the Essex website.
Pricing and Floor Plans
The Vernazza
$2,177 - $2,277
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 742 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
011732
$2,177
742 Sq. Ft.
8/11/25
010412
$2,277
742 Sq. Ft.
9/14/25
The Varenna
$2,257 - $2,379
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 738 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 25
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
011532
$2,257
738 Sq. Ft.
8/25/25
010636
$2,379
738 Sq. Ft.
9/13/25
The Firenze
$2,369 - $2,519
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 802 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 30
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
010317
$2,519
802 Sq. Ft.
8/30/25
010537
$2,369
802 Sq. Ft.
8/31/25
The Pavia
$2,539
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 904 Sq. Ft.
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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
011413
$2,539
904 Sq. Ft.
Now
The Palermo
$2,827 - $2,899
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,029 Sq. Ft.
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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
011714
$2,827
1,029 Sq. Ft.
Now
011434
$2,887
1,029 Sq. Ft.
Now
010635
$2,899
1,029 Sq. Ft.
Now
The Venezia
$3,007 - $3,107
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,189 Sq. Ft.
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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
010335
$3,007
1,189 Sq. Ft.
Now
010835
$3,017
1,189 Sq. Ft.
Now
011815
$3,107
1,189 Sq. Ft.
Now
The Sorrento
$2,977 - $3,129
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,114 Sq. Ft.
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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
011728
$2,977
1,114 Sq. Ft.
Now
011411
$3,129
1,114 Sq. Ft.
8/8/25
The Toscana
$2,827 - $2,989
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,101 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 8
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
010321
$2,827
1,101 Sq. Ft.
8/8/25
010838
$2,989
1,101 Sq. Ft.
9/10/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Details
Lease Term Options
We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Property Information
Built in 2003
432 units / 3 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
Administrative Fee
$0
Application Fee
$48
Cats Allowed
Monthly Pet Rent
$50
One Time Fee
$0
Pet Deposit
$500
Restrictions
A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
Comments
Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Rent
$75
One Time Fee
$0
Pet Deposit
$500
Restrictions
A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.
Shoppers will appreciate San Marcos Apartments proximity to Vista Del Mar Village Shopping Center, Shops at Hilltop, and Hilltop Center. Vista Del Mar Village Shopping Center is 0.4 miles away, and Shops at Hilltop is within a 21 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 35, San Marcos Apartments has some transit, including 10 transit stops within 14 miles. Transit options include Richmond Station and El Cerrito Del Norte.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near San Marcos Apartments are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 1.5 miles, including Point Pinole Regional Shoreline.
Airports
Living in Outer Richmond/Martinez provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 34 minutes from San Marcos Apartments. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 33.4 miles away.
Step into a haven of casual elegance at San Marcos apartments in Richmond, CA. Our Mediterranean-inspired exteriors open to reveal spacious interiors in your choice of one- or two-bedroom layouts. Inside each residence, you will enjoy features... designed for your daily comfort and convenience such as a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range, spacious storage solutions, and a full-size washer and dryer. Select homes boast extra enhancements like a fireplace, private patio or balcony, and breathtaking Bay views. Just outside your door, our pet-friendly community has it all. Gather with friends and neighbors in our barbecue and picnic area or courtyard. Head to our fitness center to get in a quick workout, take advantage of our playground, take a dip in our refreshing pool or spa, or engage in some friendly competition on our tennis courts. Perhaps best of all is our amazing location. An East Bay enclave with plenty of parks, shopping, and dining of its own, plus with easy access to Berkeley and San Francisco, Richmond is an increasingly coveted region in which to put down roots. Our location is close to major freeways as well as the Richmond BART station so that you can easily access all the best of the Bay Area. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
Step into a haven of casual elegance at San Marcos apartments in Richmond, CA. Our Mediterranean-inspired exteriors open to reveal spacious interiors in your choice of one- or two-bedroom layouts. Inside each residence, you will enjoy features designed for your daily comfort and convenience such as a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range, spacious storage solutions, and a full-size washer and dryer. Select homes boast extra enhancements like a fireplace, private patio or balcony, and breathtaking Bay views. Just outside your door, our pet-friendly community has it all. Gather with friends and neighbors in our barbecue and picnic area or courtyard. Head to our fitness center to get in a quick workout, take advantage of our playground, take a dip in our refreshing pool or spa, or engage in some friendly competition on our tennis courts. Perhaps best of all is our amazing location. An East Bay enclave with plenty of parks, shopping, and dining of its own, plus with easy access to Berkeley and San Francisco, Richmond is an increasingly coveted region in which to put down roots. Our location is close to major freeways as well as the Richmond BART station so that you can easily access all the best of the Bay Area. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
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Property Address: 2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
It's been a pleasure being here at San Marcos! I can't express enough how great the staff is. Stephanie and Morgan are always helpful, and super professional. Clean grounds, friendly maintenance, and parking is way better than it used to be. The maintenance team is great too. Chanel, Jose, Octavio and Philip are always on top of things. Great job to the team at San Marcos - highly recommend!
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8/16/19
STay away!!!
Your property managers and securities never get back to you even after you've requested their help, very difficult to find parking, after paying your full rent but they are quick to have your vehicle towed for parking wrongly , will never recommend anybody to stay here , unless you own one vehicle and don't worry about the people who work here ever getting back to you.
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9/26/15
Good and Bad
- The apartment itself is cute, and clean. With spacious bedrooms/bathrooms and nice living area. - The complex is nice looking and welcoming, the swimming area is really cool and the neighbors, so far, seem nice. - There's a nice play area for kids where they can slide on scooters away from the street. - Huge variety of good groceries stores in every direction. Mexican, Arabic, Asian, Walgreen's, etc.. - Not close to the BART at all (over 20 min drive to closest station) - School district... changes, but you can always just play dumb and take ur child to the school u want. It is not a bad district but not fantastic either. - But let me tell you about the management!!! The employees are clueless, not mean or rude, actually very nice, but truly clueless, made us sign contract 3 times because of continuous mistakes, got the school district wrong, take between 3-4 days to answer a call about a broken dishwasher. - The manager, Oh my, so rude and unhelpful which causes the dysfunctionalities I mentioned earlier. - So yes, we recommend you live here, specially if you have kids and pets, but keep in mind that most of the things people wrote about staff is true. And that you do have to deal with them more than you think.
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9/1/15
Living with no expectations
If you like living life unbothered and don't mind your property managers and security leaving you alone although you've requested their help, this complex is for you. You don't have to worry about the people who work here ever getting back to you. It's a beautiful place to live and I'm sure the other extra residents agree as it is very difficult to find parking. The apartment itself is a great place to live, with no expectations of what this community says it offers.
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9/1/15
Luxury Affordable Apartments in the Richmond/Pinole CA area at San Marcos Apartments
Conveniently located at the corner of Richmond Parkway and San Pablo Ave, makes it's an easy commute to Marin for my job. My rent here is half what I would pay if I lived closer to work. The East Bay is such a convenient and exciting place to live. Close to shopping, both airports, restaurants and cultural events.
San Marcos Apartments all have garages which guarantees you will always have a place to park. Who doesn't need a few extra square feet of storage that a garage provides. I love the... built in desk that you could put a computer, decorations or make a TV nook. The kitchen has all the amenities of a more expensive luxury apartment. The balcony runs the full length of my living room and bedroom where I can get the breeze from the nearby San Pablo bay.
I have lived here over 10 years and never had a problem with hearing my upstairs neighbors or crime. The office staff is friendly and maintenance is always provided asap. I don't think you can find a better apartment deal for the money!