1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA (25 Rentals)

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Hunters Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Melrose Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Grandon Village
1 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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171-185 Echo Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

171-185 Echo Ln

171-185 Echo LnSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Lake Park Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Terrace

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

Soltaire

1086 Sycamore AveVista, CA 92081
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Eastgate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate

16 Creekside DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Terra Cotta Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Cotta Apartment

501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Sage Canyon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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6049 Paseo Acampo
1 Bedroom Apartments

6049 Paseo Acampo

6049 Paseo AcampoCarlsbad, CA 92009

Lake San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is found at Palomar Station in the Grand Estates neighborhood and is 829 square feet priced from $2,570. Elan Northwoods has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $2,299. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 5829 Sq Ft$2,570
Elan Northwoods11A750 Sq Ft$2,299
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio750 Sq Ft$2,055

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake San Marcos, CA is the One Bedroom - One Bath Patio Model starting from $2,055 at Mariposa in the Grand Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the 11A Model at Elan Northwoods starting at $2,299 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake San Marcos is currently $2,356. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lake San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio$2,055
Elan Northwoods11A$2,299
Palomar StationOne Bedroom - 3$2,502

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lake San Marcos is $2,356.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lake San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lake San Marcos is a 829 square feet unit starting from $2,570 at Palomar Station.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.