2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Lake San Marcos, CA (55 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$3,127 - $4,134
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$2,466 - $6,759

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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mariposa
$2,440 - $2,803
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$2,063 - $2,803

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Mariposa

221 Smilax RdVista, CA 92083
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Paloma
2 Bedroom Apartments

Paloma

1107 Estrella RdSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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Lake Park Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Terrace

1513-1525 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Soltaire
2 Bedroom Apartments

Soltaire

1086 Sycamore AveVista, CA 92081
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171-185 Echo Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

171-185 Echo Ln

171-185 Echo LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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348 Las Flores Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

348 Las Flores Dr

348 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92078

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Melrose Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Unicornio Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Unicornio Apartments

2855 Unicornio StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Bella La Costa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella La Costa

7504-7514 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Crest 850
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Sage Canyon
2 Bedroom Apartments

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 San Marcos neighborhood and is 1,765 square feet priced from $3,673. 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$3,673
Virano Apartments2x2LW-12071,207 Sq Ft$3,350
Sommerset La CostaCall for Specials! 2x2 with Vaulted Ceilings in...1,100 Sq Ft$3,295
Prominence ApartmentsSan Miguel III WITH LOFT1,096 Sq Ft$2,898
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio960 Sq Ft$2,444
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B905 Sq Ft$2,605
Elan Northwoods2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A896 Sq Ft$2,561
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B S875 Sq Ft$2,420
Rancho Santa Fe Village2 Bedroom760 Sq Ft$2,282
Grandon Village2+1 60%750 Sq Ft$2,241

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 20, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the 2+1 60% Model starting from $2,241 at Grandon Village in the San Marcos neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake San Marcos 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom Model at Rancho Santa Fe Village starting at $2,282 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,886. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Grandon Village2+1 60%$2,241
Rancho Santa Fe Village2 Bedroom$2,282
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B S$2,420
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio$2,444
Elan Northwoods2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A$2,561
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B$2,605
Prominence ApartmentsSan Miguel III WITH LOFT$2,898
Sommerset La CostaCall for Specials! 2x2 with Vaulted Ceilings in...$3,295
Palomar StationTwo Bedroom - 3$3,319
Virano Apartments2x2LW-1207$3,350

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Lake San Marcos is $2,886.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lake San Marcos is a 1,765 square feet unit starting from $3,673 at Palomar Station.

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