2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA (48 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$2,656 - $3,756
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$2,113 - $4,950
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$2,130 - $4,967
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Unit E

870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
San MarcosCA92078

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Villa Aspara
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
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
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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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Camden Old Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar WaySan 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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Sage Canyon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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180 Las Flores Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

180 Las Flores Dr

180 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Las Flores Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Flores Village

1201 N Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Eastgate
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate

16 Creekside DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Hunters Pointe
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Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Lake San Marcos, CA Local Guide

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 $3,458. Prominence Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,096 square feet and currently listed start at $2,798. 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$3,458
Prominence ApartmentsSan Miguel III WITH LOFT1,096 Sq Ft$2,798
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio960 Sq Ft$2,499
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom950 Sq Ft$2,898
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-J2M936 Sq Ft$2,950
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B905 Sq Ft$2,585
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B S875 Sq Ft$2,450

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 04, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the 2B 1B S Model starting from $2,450 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 $2,499 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,819. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B S$2,450
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio$2,499
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B$2,585
Prominence ApartmentsSan Jose III WITH LOFT$2,764
Palomar StationTwo Bedroom - 3$2,862
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom$2,898
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-J2M$2,950

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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 $2,819.

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 $3,458 at Palomar Station.

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