The Monarch Apartments

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1249 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 265-5627
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The Monarch

1249 N Lbj Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 265-5627
The Monarch in San Marcos, TX - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $700-$850Pricing
  • 525–744Square Feet

About The Monarch

Call Monarch Apartments your new HOME in San Marcos!!!

The Monarch is located in the 78666 Zip code of San Marcos, TX. This community is professionally managed by SMTX Apartments, LLC

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Monarch offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments having 525–744 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan 1-1

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $700Call for Availability1-1525 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $700
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan 2-1

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 696 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $800Call for Availability2-1696 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $800

    Floorplan 2-2

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 744 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $850Call for Availability2-2744 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $850
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 6 - 13 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee$100
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$50

Utilities & Essentials

Pest Control$12/mo
Cable$45/mo
Valet Trash$20/mo

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

One-Time Pet Fee$200
Monthly Pet Fee$25/mo
Pet Deposit$150

Dog

One-Time Pet Fee$200
Monthly Pet Fee$25/mo
Pet Deposit$150

Cats

  • 3 Pet Limit

Dogs

  • 3 Pet Limit

Storage Fees

Storage Unit

Storage Rent$0/mo
Storage Deposit$0

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Pay By App Washer & Dryers On Both Floor

On-Site Services

  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Courtyard
  • Picnic Area

Interior Features

  • Storage Space
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Cable Ready
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Built In Bookshelves
  • Dining Room
  • Window Coverings

Student Features

  • Walk To Campus
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1249 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
MondayBy Appointment
TuesdayBy Appointment
WednesdayBy Appointment
ThursdayBy Appointment
FridayBy Appointment
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about The Monarch

Where is The Monarch located?

The Monarch is located at 1249 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX

What is the current rent range at The Monarch?

Call us today for rates on the 1 Bedroom to 2 options at The Monarch

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Monarch are
  • Monday By Appointment
  • Tuesday By Appointment
  • Wednesday By Appointment
  • Thursday By Appointment
  • Friday By Appointment
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Great Value3.8

    The The Monarch Apartments are 41.05% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the city of San Marcos

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$700$1,182-$482-40.8%
    2 Bedroom$800$1,364-$564-41.3%

    Methodology: On 09/05/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 277 other apartment communities in San Marcos using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 09/05/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Cockroach infested!!!

    August 1, 2022
    Absolutely unlivable conditions!! Do not waste your money on the application fee. There are cockroachs in the walls! Move here if you want to be killing hundreds small cockroaches a day!!! There we're cockroaches in the refrigerator and oven on move in day!!! Jackie is absolutely incompetent and you will have to call her constantly or show up at the office to get any info from her.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Crockett Elementary School

San Marcos Consolidated Independent
1300 Girard Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (525 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
7/10

San Marcos High School

San Marcos Consolidated Independent
2601 Rattler Road
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2536 Students)
In Attendance Zone10 minute drive / 5.1 miles away
3/10

Miller Middle

San Marcos Consolidated Independent
301 Foxtail Run
Public School - Grades 6-8 (986 Students)
Located Nearby6 minute drive / 3.1 miles away
Property Identified
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Monarch.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

639 E Hopkins St
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

Autozone

619 S Guadalupe St
5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away

Lowe's

2211 IH 35 S
6 minute drive / 3.17 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Texas State University, San Marcos

601 University Dr
3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

Groceries

Heb

200 W Hopkins St
3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

Sprout's Farmers Market

4301 Benner
21 minute drive / 10.08 miles away

Hospitals

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of San Marcos

1106 N Ih 35
4 minute drive / 2.14 miles away

Central Texas Medical Center

1301 Wonder World Drive
7 minute drive / 3.29 miles away

Ascension Seton Hays Hospital

6001 Kyle Pkwy
20 minute drive / 9.36 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Wonder World

1000 Prospect Street
4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

The Monarch has 1 park within 1.5 miles, including Wonder World.

Shopping Centers

Centre At San Marcos

700 N LBJ Dr
2 minute drive / 0.79 miles away

The Off Center

421 N L B J Dr
3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

University Square

350 N Guadalupe St
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

The Monarch has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
San Marcos Studio Apartments $1,249$780$1,874
San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,182$675$2,142
San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,364$710$3,000
San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,723$685$2,967
San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,548$600$2,715

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