2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA (205 Rentals)

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222 North City
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$3,635 - $8,825
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222 North City

222 N City DrSan Marcos, CA 92096
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$3,736 - $3,778
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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property at 858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd

$2,900

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$2,900
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858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Unit C, Unit C

858 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
San MarcosCA92078
property at 1617 Hope St

$3,600

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1617 Hope St

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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Westlake Gardens
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Westlake Gardens

201-225 Westlake DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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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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Mission Terrace
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Mission Terrace

316 W Mission RdSan 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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731 N Alda Dr
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731 N Alda Dr

731 N Alda DrSan 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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San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 24, 2026

There are currently 1234 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Marcos, CA that range in price from $2,163 to $8,834. Vistas at Rancho Santalina, Mira Lago and Richland Villas are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Marcos with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Vistas at Rancho Santalina177$4,144$2,163
Mira Lago171$4,139$2,178
Richland Villas168$4,144$2,178
Village O165$4,209$2,163
Atherton at San Elijo Hills159$4,259$2,400
San Elijo Hills156$4,369$2,163
Vallecitos Ridge156$4,239$2,399
Grand Estates40$2,685$2,163
Paloma21$2,550$2,225
Lake San Marcos13$2,617$2,163

Largest Available San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is found at Palomar Station in the Grand Estates neighborhood and is 1,765 square feet priced from $3,901. KSB - Santa Fe Townhomes in the Ocean Hills neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,688 square feet and currently listed start at $3,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Palomar StationLive/Work – 21,765 Sq Ft$3,901
KSB - Santa Fe Townhomes2BR/2.5BA1,688 Sq Ft$3,595
RowanPlan B1 - Townhome1,441 Sq Ft$3,198
222 North CityB-31,269 Sq Ft$5,174
Latitude 33Plan B31,186 Sq Ft$2,987
Valle at EscondidoEstate1,160 Sq Ft$2,671
AlcovePlan B21,134 Sq Ft$3,278
Sommerset La Costa2 Bed/2 Bath - Upstairs (Grey)1,100 Sq Ft$3,295
Sofi Shadowridge2 Bed 2 Bath A1,086 Sq Ft$3,197
Prominence ApartmentsSan Jose I & II WITH ATTACHED GARAGE1,031 Sq Ft$3,258

Cheapest Available San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, CA is the Two Bedrooms Model starting from $1,850 at 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments in the Jesmond Dene neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at Lincoln Heights starting at $2,095 in the Country Club neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $3,626. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms$1,850
Lincoln Heights2 Bedroom / 2 Bath$2,095
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityB2$2,121
Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesB2$2,178
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityB1$2,191
Sycamore Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath$2,225
Country Club GardensTwo Bedrooms$2,295
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath Patio$2,299
Valle at MissionArbor$2,312
Hidden CoveCatamaran Premier$2,396

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San Marcos Overview

San Marcos, California is located in the northern part of San Diego County, California. The name of the city is actually Spanish for St. Mark, a major character from the Bible. There are many people who are looking for apartments in San Marcos, California because it is relatively close to San Diego. At the same time, there are numerous San Marcos apartments available. Therefore, how can you find the right option to meet your needs? Learn more about the joys of living in this area below. Remember to reach out to someone with local knowledge who can help you find the best apartment to meet your needs.á

Why live in San Marcos, CA?

San Marcos is a beautiful place to live for several reasons. First, the cost of living in San Marcos is lower than it is in San Diego. Therefore, you might be able to save some money by moving to the suburbs. Second, the weather is beautiful. It is warm throughout the year, and it does not rain very often. If you love warm weather, you should be happy in San Marcos. Finally, it is relatively easy to get around. Even though traffic can get heavy during rush hour, it is still relatively light during the day. For all of these reasons, many people are moving to San Marcos.á

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Marcos with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in San Marcos is at 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments listed at $1,850.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is $3,626.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 1,765 square feet unit starting from $3,901 at Palomar Station.

What is the average size for San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in San Marcos is currently 932 sq ft.

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