1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Lake San Marcos, CA (33 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$2,604 - $2,908
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mariposa
$2,059 - $2,139
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 9

Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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Shane Park Plaza
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Shane Park Plaza

240-260 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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6049 Paseo Acampo
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6049 Paseo Acampo

6049 Paseo AcampoCarlsbad, CA 92009

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171-185 Echo Ln
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171-185 Echo Ln

171-185 Echo LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Lake Park Terrace
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Lake Park Terrace

1513-1525 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Soltaire
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Soltaire

1086 Sycamore AveVista, CA 92081
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Hunters Pointe
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Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Melrose Villas
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Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Sage Canyon
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Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Crest 850
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Unicornio Apartments
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Unicornio Apartments

2855 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Lake San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is found at Virano Apartments in the San Marcos neighborhood and is 1,049 square feet priced from $3,225. Palomar Station has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 829 square feet and currently listed start at $2,798. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Virano Apartments1x2LW-10491,049 Sq Ft$3,225
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 6829 Sq Ft$2,798
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B630 Sq Ft$2,135
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara625 Sq FtCall for Rates
Rancho Santa Fe Village1 Bedroom610 Sq Ft$1,860

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,860 at Rancho Santa Fe Village in the San Marcos neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the 1B 1B Model at Meadow Creek Apartments starting at $2,135 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,410. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rancho Santa Fe Village1 Bedroom$1,860
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B$2,135
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,350
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 6$2,798
Virano Apartments1x2LW-1049$3,225

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lake San Marcos is $2,410.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lake San Marcos is a 1,049 square feet unit starting from $3,225 at Virano Apartments.

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