2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA (53 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$2,954 - $4,178
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$2,698 - $6,218

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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mariposa
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$2,450 - $2,807
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Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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1617 Hope St

San MarcosCA92078

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Villa Aspara
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Villa Aspara

402-468 W San Marcos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Grandon Village
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Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon 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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348 Las Flores Dr
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348 Las Flores Dr

348 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Paloma
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Paloma

1107 Estrella RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Melrose Villas
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Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose 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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Bella La Costa
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Bella La Costa

7504-7514 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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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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180 Las Flores Dr
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180 Las Flores Dr

180 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Largest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is found at Palomar Station in the Grand Estates neighborhood and is 1,765 square feet priced from $3,887. Virano Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,207 square feet and currently listed start at $3,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Palomar StationLive/Work – 21,765 Sq Ft$3,887
Virano Apartments2x2LW-12071,207 Sq Ft$3,350
Sommerset La Costa2 Bed/2 Bath - Upstairs (Grey)1,100 Sq Ft$3,295
Prominence ApartmentsSan Jose I & II WITH ATTACHED GARAGE1,031 Sq FtCall for Rates
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio960 Sq Ft$2,454
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-J2936 Sq Ft$3,275
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B905 Sq Ft$2,605
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L900 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 03, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the 2B 1B L Model starting from $2,400 at Vista Flores Apartments in the Grand Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake San Marcos 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio Model at Mariposa starting at $2,479 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,996. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L$2,400
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio$2,479
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B$2,605
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Cruz I WITH ATTACHED GARAGE$3,246
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-J2$3,275
Sommerset La Costa2 Bed/2 Bath - Upstairs (Grey)$3,295
Virano Apartments2x2LW-1207$3,350
Palomar StationTwo Bedroom - 3$3,367

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