1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Lake San Marcos, CA (34 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$2,566 - $2,844

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Base Rent$2,571 - $4,567
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mariposa
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$2,059 - $2,135

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Base Rent$2,059 - $2,803
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 23

Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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$1,400

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Sage Canyon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Hunters Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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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 San Marcos neighborhood and is 829 square feet priced from $2,729. Cresterra Apartments in the Olivenhain neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 820 square feet and currently listed start at $2,791. 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$2,729
Cresterra ApartmentsA2820 Sq Ft$2,791
Romeria Pointe1BR/1.0BA645 Sq Ft$3,600
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara625 Sq FtCall for Rates
Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+1 Bedroom610 Sq Ft$1,909
Grandon Village1+1 60%608 Sq Ft$1,885

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the 1+1 60% Model starting from $1,885 at Grandon Village in the San Marcos neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+ starting at $1,909 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,524. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Grandon Village1+1 60%$1,885
Senior Community: Rancho Santa Fe Village 55+1 Bedroom$1,909
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara$2,342
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 3$2,571
Cresterra ApartmentsA1$2,680
Romeria Pointe1BR/1.0BA$3,600

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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 $2,524.

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 $2,729 at Palomar Station.

What is the average size for Lake San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lake San Marcos is currently 901 sq ft.

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