2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA (52 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$3,045 - $3,970
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$2,720 - $5,563
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Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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property at 2540 Corbel Way

$1,850

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$1,850
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2540 Corbel Way

San MarcosCA92078

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property at 1560 Circa Del Lago

$4,500

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$4,500
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1560 Circa Del Lago, Unit D304, Unit D304

1560 Circa Del Lago
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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348 Las Flores Dr
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348 Las Flores Dr

348 Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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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Melrose Villas
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Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan 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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Bella La Costa
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Bella La Costa

7504-7514 Gibraltar StCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Camden Old Creek
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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar WaySan 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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Las Flores Village
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Las Flores Village

1201 N Las Flores DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sage Canyon
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Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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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 $3,605. Prominence Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,496 square feet and currently listed start at $3,258. 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$3,605
Prominence ApartmentsSan Luis Obispo WITH ATTACHED GARAGE1,496 Sq Ft$3,258
MariposaTwo Bedroom - Two Bath Remodeled960 Sq Ft$2,345
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom950 Sq Ft$1,781
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-R936 Sq Ft$3,250
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B905 Sq Ft$2,635
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L900 Sq Ft$2,380
Elan Northwoods22A896 Sq Ft$2,445

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 19, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $1,781 at Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments in the Dejong neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake San Marcos 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio Model at Mariposa starting at $2,345 in the Grand Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,915. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rancho Carrillo Apartments | Affordable Apartments2 Bedroom$1,781
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio$2,345
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L$2,380
Elan Northwoods22A$2,445
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Cruz III WITH LOFT$2,798
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-R$3,250
Palomar StationTwo Bedroom - 3$3,521

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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 $2,915.

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 $3,605 at Palomar Station.

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