1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA (32 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$2,487 - $2,801
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$2,565 - $5,505
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$2,582 - $5,522
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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$1,600 - $2,150

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$1,600 - $2,150
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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414 Caliper Way

San MarcosCA92078

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Grandon Village
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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1023 Grand Ave
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1023 Grand Ave

1023 Grand AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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Crest 850
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Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Camden Old Creek
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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar WaySan 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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Eastgate
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Eastgate

16 Creekside 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 Palomar Station in the Grand Estates neighborhood and is 829 square feet priced from $2,668. Elan Northwoods has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $2,145. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 6829 Sq Ft$2,668
Elan Northwoods11A750 Sq Ft$2,145
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio750 Sq Ft$2,059
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-716-J2716 Sq Ft$2,400
Crest 8501 Bed B694 Sq Ft$2,495
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B630 Sq Ft$2,140

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the One Bedroom - One Bath Patio Model starting from $2,059 at Mariposa in the Grand Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the 1B 1B Model at Meadow Creek Apartments starting at $2,140 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,320. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio$2,059
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B$2,140
Elan Northwoods11A$2,145
Crest 8501 Bed A$2,350
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments1x1-716-J$2,400
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 3$2,504

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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 $2,320.

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 829 square feet unit starting from $2,668 at Palomar Station.

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