Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, CA from $800 (20 Rentals)

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Palomar Station
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$2,368 - $5,590
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$2,351 - $5,573
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palomar Station

1257 Armorlite DrSan Marcos, CA 92069
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property at 2010 W San Marcos Blvd

$2,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2010 W San Marcos Blvd

San MarcosCA92078
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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Grandon Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandon Village

1603-1615 Grandon AveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Shane Park Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shane Park Plaza

240-260 S Rancho Santa Fe RdSan Marcos, CA 92078

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Lake San Marcos, San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake San Marcos area of San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Benchmark Apartments priced from $2,100. Elan Northwoods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here are the most affordable Lake San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$2,145
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 31BR,1BA$2,368
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L2BR,1BA$2,410
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake San Marcos area is the $2.10 price per square foot 4 Beds, 4.5 baths Model at 3256 Sitio Tortuga in the in the Olivenhain neighborhood starting from $8,950. The second greatest value Lake San Marcos apartment is the 2x2-936-R Model at Viewpoint Luxury Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Vistas at Rancho Santalina neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3256 Sitio Tortuga4 Beds, 4.5 baths4BR,4.5BA$2.10
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-R2BR,2BA$3.47
Meadow Creek Apartments2B 2B2BR,2BA$2.91
Vista Flores Apartments2B 1B L2BR,1BA$2.68
The PalmsTwo Bedroom x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
Benchmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$2.86
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 31BR,1BA$3.51

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Lake San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake San Marcos Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment is $2,100 at Benchmark Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake San Marcos is starting from $2,410 at Vista Flores Apartments.

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