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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 Mariposa in the Grand Estates neighborhood priced from $2,055. Meadow Creek Apartments in the Grand Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,070. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MariposaOne Bedroom - One Bath Patio1BR,1BA$2,055
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$2,070
Palomar StationStudio - 2Studio,1BA$2,264

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

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake San Marcos area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Vista La Costa in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $5,050. 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.
Vista La Costa3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.50
MariposaTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
Viewpoint Luxury Apartments2x2-936-J22BR,2BA$3.35
Elan Northwoods11A1BR,1BA$3.07
Meadow Creek Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$3.29
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$3.88
Crest 8501 Bed A1BR,1BA$4.07
Palomar StationStudio - 2Studio ,1BA$3.94
Furnished Studio-San MarcosFurnished Studio-San MarcosStudio ,1BA$10.01

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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 53 Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,925 to $5,590. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake San Marcos ranging from $2,200 to $30,000.

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 $2,200 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,896.

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