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Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA

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  • A living room with a glass table and white chairs.
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    1608 Via Ocioso, San Marcos, CA 92078
    2 BEDS $3,800

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  • 2130 Silverado Street 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    2130 Silverado Street, San Marcos, CA 92078
    2 BEDS $4,350
  • A pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
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    6053 Paseo Acampo, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,898
    3 BEDS $3,340
  • A modern kitchen with dark cabinets and a large island.
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    424 Bunsen St, San Marcos, CA 92078
    4 BEDS $4,800
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    443 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    2 BEDS $2,995
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white countertop.
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    857 Ballow Wy, San Marcos, CA 92078
    3 BEDS $3,700
  • A living room with a black couch, a small table, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
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    3170 Levante St, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    1 BED $3,600
  • A living room with a grey couch and a glass coffee table.
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    3402 Calle Odessa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    1 BED $2,538+
    2 BEDS $2,782+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances, a window above the sink, and a tiled floor.
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    7537 Jerez Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    2 BEDS $3,900
  • A living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, a glass coffee table and a wooden floor.
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    550 Via Del Caballo, San Marcos, CA 92078
    4 BEDS $5,095
  • A living room with a grey sofa and a television on the wall.
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    6659 Encelia Place, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    4 BEDS $5,600
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  • A living room with a fireplace and a television on the wall.
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    3730 Via Del Rancho, Oceanside, CA 92056
    2 BEDS $4,400
  • A living room with a brown sofa and a coffee table.
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    3231 Avenida Aragon, Carlsbad, CA 92009
    3 BEDS $7,000
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and chair, a rug, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
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    1620 York Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,600
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and black countertops.
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    1515 Lovely Lane, Vista, CA 92083
    3 BEDS $3,250
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    1195 La Moree Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
    2 BEDS $2,645
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a marble countertop.
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    1331 Statice Court, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    2 BEDS $3,800
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  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a coffee table.
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    1205 Aviara Parkway, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    1 BED $3,098+
    2 BEDS $4,048+
  • A dog is eating out of a bowl in a kitchen.
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    1749 Old Mill Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
    1 BED $1,500
  • A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and sink.
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    2046 Shadow Grove Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
    2 BEDS $4,300
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and granite countertops.
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    3725 Strata Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    4 BEDS $5,885
  • A living room with a leather couch, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    6677 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    2 BEDS $3,950
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    6675 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    2 BEDS $4,300
  • A living room with a black leather chair and a glass coffee table.
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    916 Caminito Estrada, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    2 BEDS $3,650
  • A living room with a fireplace and a television mounted above it.
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    601 Aliento Court, Vista, CA 92081
    4 BEDS $4,850
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Getting around in Lake San Marcos, CA

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29 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 19, Bike Score®: 29

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Lake San Marcos, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Lake San Marcos, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Lake San Marcos, CA?

The best apartment in Lake San Marcos, CA is: 1608 Via Ocioso, Unit 1608.

What type of rental buildings are in Lake San Marcos, CA?

In Lake San Marcos 22% of the housing is rented out compared to 78% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Lake San Marcos’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Lake San Marcos, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Lake San Marcos are about 22 years old, on average. Of these, 77% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 91% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 9% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Lake San Marcos, CA?

Rental apartments in Lake San Marcos come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 29% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 54% of all rentals in Lake San Marcos. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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