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Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA

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1984 Fairway Circle Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Lake San Marcos

1984 Fairway Circle Dr, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,030

1626 Waterlily Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Lake San Marcos

1626 Waterlily Way, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,595

1666 Via Inspirar - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos

Beautiful 2BR/2BA Condo with Mountain & Lake Views

1666 Via Inspirar, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,750

1009 La Pluma Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lake San Marcos

1009 La Pluma Court, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

424 Bunsen St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake San Marcos

Brand-New 4-Bedroom Home in San Marcos | Solar + EV Charging | 3.5 Baths | 2-Car Garage Available for Rent with Flexible 6/9/12 months lease options.

424 Bunsen St #NA, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

4 beds

3.5 baths

$5,150

2110 Silverado St - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

University Commons condo for rent in San Marcos

2110 Silverado St, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

3.5 baths

$4,000

$3,900

Price drop

6079 Paseo Pradera - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,500

1059 Aspen Way #11 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Vista

$2300/2br one bath Shadowridge Condo with a car garage

1059 Aspen Way #11, Vista, CA 92081

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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2327 Verano Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Vista

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

3 beds

3 baths

$3,895

705 Westbrook Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

1Bedroom Studio on Rent

705 Westbrook Loop, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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2608 Luciernaga St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

2608 Luciernaga St, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$4,350

1501 San Elijo Rd S #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Marcos

1501 San Elijo Road South - 202

1501 San Elijo Rd S #202, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

3 beds

3 baths

$4,200

1130 Festival Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

1130 Festival Road - 1

1130 Festival Rd #1, San Marcos, CA 92078

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony

5 beds

3 baths

$5,400

2825 Unicornio St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carlsbad

2825 Unicornio St, Carlsbad, CA 92009

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,000

560 S Pacific St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

2 BR/1 BA apt for lease at Prime Storage - San Marcos

560 S Pacific St, San Marcos, CA 92078

Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

545 Sonoma St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

545 Sonoma Street - 1

545 Sonoma St #1, San Marcos, CA 92078

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,950

Find sweet deals near Lake San Marcos

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$3,595

Lake San Marcos

$2,300

Vista

$4,350

Carlsbad

$4,200

San Marcos

2346 Sentinel Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Commons townhouse for rent in San Marcos

2346 Sentinel Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,725

1190 Elfin Forest Rd W #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in San Marcos

1190 Elfin Forest Road West - 1

1190 Elfin Forest Rd W #1, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,995

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569 Whitesage Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

569 Whitesage Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Swimming pool | Deck | Dishwasher

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,000

$3,800

Price drop

3223 Rancho Quartillo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

Single Family Residence - Carlsbad, CA

3223 Rancho Quartillo, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Air conditioning | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$5,000

6057 Paseo Carreta - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlsbad

6057 Paseo Carreta, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Furnished | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

4 beds

2.5 baths

$6,600

6106 Rancho Brida #6106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carlsbad

Beautiful Townhome for rent in Carlsbad - Rancho Carrillo

6106 Rancho Brida #6106, Carlsbad, CA 92009

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

6160 Paseo Ensillar - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Carlsbad

Modern 2-bed, 2-bath beach townhome

6160 Paseo Ensillar, Carlsbad, CA 92009

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$5,900

$4,900

Price drop

842 Via Bella Donna - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

House for rent in San Marcos

842 Via Bella Donna, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

1 bath

$3,800

906 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Marcos

906 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #D, San Marcos, CA 92078

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,050

$2,950

Price drop

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Lake San Marcos, CA apartments for rent

Renting in Lake San Marcos, CA at a glance

As of today, Lake San Marcos' median rent price is $4,200 per month.

Median rent

$4,200

Rentals, last 30 days

20

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$4,200N/A
1 bedroom$2,450N/A
2 bedroom$3,450N/A
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Lake San Marcos, CA

Lake San Marcos residents appreciate the tranquil atmosphere and the recreational opportunities available, particularly enjoying the lake itself for fishing and kayaking. Many highlight the community’s well-maintained homes and the accessibility of amenities, including nearby shopping and dining options. However, some locals have expressed concerns about limited public transportation and occasional noise from events in the area, which can disrupt the peaceful environment. Overall, the mix of outdoor activities and community features seems to resonate well with those who choose to live here.

Frequently asked questions

What areas of Lake San Marcos, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Based on our current listings data, Lake San Marcos has a median rent of approximately $4,190 across the city.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Lake San Marcos, CA?

Based on Zumper's current listings, 38% of Lake San Marcos rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 5 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average of 13 available units.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Lake San Marcos, CA?

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Lake San Marcos, appearing in just 0.05% of units, with only three-bedroom apartments occasionally including utilities at 0.12%.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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