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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 04, 2026

There are currently 435 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Marcos, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $700 to $1,695. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Marcos with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown San Marcos199$1,039$700
Uptown San Marcos119$949$700
Blanco River Village117$949$700

Largest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is found at Opal Point at Kyle in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood and is 1,016 square feet priced from $1,655. Arden 231 in the Outer Comal neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 929 square feet and currently listed start at $1,264. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Opal Point at KyleAL41,016 Sq Ft$1,655
Arden 231A6929 Sq Ft$1,264
Sadler HouseB1897 Sq Ft$1,304
Emerson at TraceA2a885 Sq Ft$1,211
Riverstone1 Bedroom873 Sq Ft$999
McCarty CommonsA5864 Sq Ft$1,150
Pyland RanchA5-S862 Sq Ft$1,355
Whispering Pointe Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath795 Sq Ft$1,193

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 04, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is the A2 - 1 Bed Model starting from $683 at Tapestry Centerpoint in the Outer Comal neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Chestnut Place Apartments starting at $775 in the Hill Country neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $1,202. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed$683
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA$775
Arise Riverside RanchStudio, 1 Bathroom$779
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth$803
Aqua 16 Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$874
El Monty ApartmentsOne Bedroom$875
Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel$899
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$900
Stadium View ApartmentsS$929
Country Oaks Apartment Homes1BR 1BA$930

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San Marcos Overview

Firmly located midway between San Antonio and Austin, apartments in San Marcos are a great way to get to know central Texas. From lauded school systems to plenty of world-class retail shopping, this family and higher education-driven township is big on heart.

Why live in San Marcos, TX?

With numerous employers making the area home, San Marcos apartments yield a winning combination of work and family life. The famed Premium Outlets are just a quick car ride away, and summertime outdoor fun such as tubing and wading in the river only add to the appeal. With a downtown scene thrush with nightlife and dining options and the local university injecting a healthy dose of consistent youthful energy, this is one Texas hot spot worth raving over. Consistently named one of the nation's 'best places to raise your kids', San Marcos is a family-friendly destination with high marks to spare.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Marcos with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Marcos is at Tapestry Centerpoint listed at $683.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is $1,202.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 1,016 square feet unit starting from $1,655 at Opal Point at Kyle.

What is the average size for San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Marcos is currently 876 sq ft.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!