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Lake San Marcos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake San Marcos Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake San Marcos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at WINDSOR MANOR I in the Grand Estates neighborhood priced from $1,925. Mariposa in the Grand Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,055. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WINDSOR MANOR I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2,055
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA and Nearby

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake San Marcos area is the $2.92 price per square foot 7335 El Fuerte St Model at 7335 El Fuerte St, Unit Luxury Attached Apartment in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Lake San Marcos apartment is the Two Bedrooms - Two Bath Model at Mariposa starting at $2,699 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Grand Estates 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.
7335 El Fuerte St, Unit Luxury Attached Apartment7335 El Fuerte St2BR,2BA$2.92
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$3.07
WINDSOR MANOR I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$3.84
Crest 8501 Bed A1BR,1BA$4.07
Palomar StationStudio - 2Studio ,1BA$4.19
Furnished Studio-San MarcosFurnished Studio-San MarcosStudio ,1BA$10.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake San Marcos

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake San Marcos?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $5,690. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake San Marcos ranging from $2,425 to $18,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake San Marcos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake San Marcos ranges from $2,425 to $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,088.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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

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