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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake San Marcos, CA

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1375 Dolomite Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap San Elijo Hills house for rent in San Marcos

Cozy 1 Bed in San Elijo Hills , next to Double Peak Park, CSUSM and much more all utilities paid

1375 Dolomite Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Apr 2

Top amenities
Cable
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Furnished
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
2160 Coast Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

MASTER SUITE-Private Bath-Furnished-All Utilities-Desirable Area

2160 Coast Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

House for rent

Available Mar 8

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Furnished
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Highly rated

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Grandon Village

1607 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,457–$2,100

Apartment for rent

Camden Old Creek - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Camden Old Creek

1935 Northstar Way, Carlsbad, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,629–$4,329

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Business Center
Ceiling Fan
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Storage

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205 Westlake Dr #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

205 Westlake Dr #7, San Marcos, CA 92069

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1643 Rue De Valle - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

Modern 2 Bed Townhouse in San Marcos | 1.5 Baths | $2950/mo | Available 11/21/2025

1643 Rue De Valle, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

$2,775

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Fitness Center

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,800

Carlsbad

Nearby rental good for pet owners

21247 Questhaven Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

$2,795 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom House In San Marcos /San Elijo Hills

21247 Questhaven Rd #NA, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

House for rent

Available Mar 9

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
1540 Grandon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

TOWNHOME - San Marcos, CA

1540 Grandon Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,320

House for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
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1029 Martina Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Lake San Marcos condo for rent in Lake San Marcos

1029 Martina Ct, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,350

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1111 Elfin Forest Rd E #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

1111 Elfin Forest Rd E #E, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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Carlsbad

$6,600

Carlsbad

$4,000

Vista

$2,800

Carlsbad

1198 Elfin Forest Rd W - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Marcos

1198 Elfin Forest Rd W, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,700

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Lake San Marcos condo for rent in Lake San Marcos

Upstairs Condo with Fabulous Views of Lake San Marcos

1880 Fairway Circle Dr #1880, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Condo for rent

Available Mar 23

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Furnished
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
3145 Avenida Topanga - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Carlsbad

3145 Avenida Topanga, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

House for rent

2010 W San Marcos Blvd #2010 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Marcos

2 BR, 2 BA in San Marcos

2010 W San Marcos Blvd #2010, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$4,000

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

2321 Verano Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Vista townhouse for rent in Vista

2321 Verano Way, Vista, CA 92081

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$4,000

House for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Oven
Swimming Pool
460 Caliper Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Lake San Marcos house for rent in Lake San Marcos

460 Caliper Way - 1

460 Caliper Way #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$4,250

House for rent

Available Feb 13

470 Caliper Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Lake San Marcos house for rent in Lake San Marcos

470 Caliper Way - 1

470 Caliper Way #1, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable

3 beds

3 baths

$4,350

House for rent

Available Mar 10

712 Metric Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Lake San Marcos house for rent in Lake San Marcos

712 Metric Rd, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$4,450

House for rent

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1303 Chert Dr - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

Cheap San Elijo Hills house for rent in San Marcos

1303 Chert Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$4,500

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
3223 Rancho Quartillo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Carlsbad

Single Family Residence - Carlsbad, CA

3223 Rancho Quartillo, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Affordable | Air conditioning | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$5,000

House for rent

6733 Corintia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Carlsbad

6733 Corintia St, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
1439 Misty Sea Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Marcos

1439 Misty Sea Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Fireplace

4 beds

3 baths

$6,500

House for rent

Top amenities
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
Corintia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Carlsbad

TOWNHOME - Contemporary - Carlsbad, CA

Corintia St, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

8 beds

4 baths

$6,500

House for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
6057 Paseo Carreta - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Carlsbad

6057 Paseo Carreta, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$6,600

House for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Carpet
Dishwasher
Furnished
Hardwood Floor
Storage
3256 Sitio Tortuga - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Carlsbad

3256 Sitio Tortuga, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

4 baths

$9,500

House for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Furnished
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
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