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San Marcos

$2,397 – $3,307/mo

2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA, 94806

What floor plans are available at San Marcos?

San Marcos currently lists 5 floor plans across 9 available units, from one-bedroom to two-bedroom, starting at $2,397/mo. 5 one-bedrooms from $2,397 to $2,529/mo (738–802 sq ft), earliest move-in Jun 2. 4 two-bedrooms from $3,177 to $3,307/mo (1,114–1,189 sq ft), earliest move-in Jul 30. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

The Firenze

Starting at $2,397

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 802 Sq Ft

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
011113$2,397802Jun 2
010526$2,419802Jul 19
011936$2,469802Jul 31

The Varenna

Starting at $2,399

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 738 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
011012$2,399738Aug 15

The Vernazza

Starting at $2,529

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 742 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
011033$2,529742Aug 1

The Sorrento

Starting at $3,177

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,114 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
011728$3,2971,114Aug 21
011014$3,1771,114Sep 29

The Venezia

Starting at $3,189

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,189 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
010324$3,1891,189Jul 30
010325$3,3071,189Oct 7

What are the fees and lease terms at San Marcos?

Rent at San Marcos is $2,397 – $3,307 per month. The earliest listed move-in is Jun 2. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $2,397 – $3,307/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Jun 2

What amenities does San Marcos have?

San Marcos lists 3 amenities, including a gym, a pool, and pet-friendly spaces.

  • Fitness Center

  • Pet Friendly

  • Swimming Pool


Where is San Marcos?

San Marcos is at 2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA, 94806.

2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA, 94806


What is the neighborhood around San Marcos like?

From San Marcos, the nearest transit stop is 4050 Lakeside Ave (15-minute walk) and the nearest park is Community Park (6-minute walk).

  • Nearest transit stop

    4050 Lakeside Ave · 15-minute walk
  • Nearest park

    Community Park · 6-minute walk

Residents give San Marcos an F grade (about 2.5 out of 5) from 200+ reviews. San Marcos offers a mixed resident experience with strong maintenance and leasing staff responsiveness, but significant concerns around parking availability, move-out fees, and security. The property maintains clean grounds and functional amenities, though long-term residents report recurring issues with enforcement, deposit disputes, and rising costs that detract from the overall value proposition.

2.50 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.8
Maintenance4.2
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.1
Building Quality5.0
Location3.6

San Marcos offers a mixed resident experience with strong maintenance and leasing staff responsiveness, but significant concerns around parking availability, move-out fees, and security. The property maintains clean grounds and functional amenities, though long-term residents report recurring issues with enforcement, deposit disputes, and rising costs that detract from the overall value proposition.

Management responsiveness and staff professionalism vary significantly at this property. Positive experiences highlight attentive leasing staff, timely maintenance response, and supportive office personnel who facilitate smooth move-ins and address resident concerns. However, negative reviews cite communication gaps, unresponsive staff, inconsistent policy enforcement, and billing disputes at move-out, suggesting operational inconsistency across different time periods and staff transitions.

Maintenance response times and professionalism vary significantly across resident experiences. While many residents report responsive maintenance teams and timely repairs for appliances, plumbing, and electrical issues, others describe extended delays—including multi-week waits for repairs and unaddressed safety concerns like exposed wiring. Communication about work order status appears inconsistent, with some residents receiving prompt updates while others report no follow-up on pending requests.

Amenities and shared spaces show mixed performance. Pool, gym, and grounds maintenance receive praise, with recent improvements noted; however, parking remains chronically insufficient with enforcement inconsistencies, trash management is problematic with overstuffed bins and litter in common areas, and package handling issues have been reported. Security concerns, including vehicle break-ins and theft, persist despite gated access.

Residents report mixed experiences with building quality. One long-term resident praised consistent maintenance responsiveness and cleanliness, while multiple other reviews cited concerns about thin walls and sound insulation between units, cheap appliances and finishes, and carpet quality issues. Building exteriors are noted as attractive, though interior conditions and maintenance standards appear inconsistent across the property.

The property offers convenient access to transit, shopping, and recreational areas, with generally safe surroundings suitable for walking. However, parking availability is a persistent concern, with insufficient spaces for residents and inconsistent enforcement of parking rules. Residents report mixed experiences with gate access and parking logistics, though some appreciate the garage options available.


Is San Marcos walkable?

San Marcos is car-dependent (grade F), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is not bikeable (grade F).

WALK

Car-Dependent

TRANSIT

Minimal Transit

BIKE

Not Bikeable


What is San Marcos like?

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.

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.


How big is San Marcos?

San Marcos is an apartment.

  • Building

    Apartment

What schools are near San Marcos?

La Petite Academy is 0.4 miles from San Marcos. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

La Petite Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.4 mi

Nomura School Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

A Better Chance / California Autism Foundation

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

Making Waves Academy

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.5 mi

Ymca Y Kids Care-Wilson

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

George Miller Center Richmond

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Early Years Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Community Christian Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.9 mi

Summit Public School: Tamalpais

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.9 mi

Contra Costa Adult

Public · High
PublicHigh0.9 mi

How do I contact San Marcos?

San Marcos is managed by Essex Property Trust. Call (510) 669-9393 to tour or ask about availability.