1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (160 Rentals)

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Alta Center Point
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$1,219 - $1,643
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$1,328 - $2,679
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,075 - $1,437
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$1,186 - $2,343
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Emerson at Trace
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$1,095 - $1,333
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$1,131 - $5,571
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Parlor
$1,470 - $1,696
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$1,020 - $3,018
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The Parlor

140 W San Antonio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Local Downtown
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$1,616 - $1,669
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The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Blanco River Lodge
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$1,134 - $1,929
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$1,173 - $2,516
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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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: May 21, 2026

There are currently 245 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Marcos, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $683 to $1,870. 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 Marcos121$1,049$683
Blanco River Village71$959$683
Uptown San Marcos53$949$683

Largest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is found at SYNC at Purgatory Creek in the Outer Comal neighborhood and is 1,077 square feet priced from $1,460. Whispering Pointe Apartments in the Blanco River Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,005 square feet and currently listed start at $1,179. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SYNC at Purgatory CreekA61,077 Sq Ft$1,460
Whispering Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1,005 Sq Ft$1,179
Opal Point at KyleAL3-Essential Living965 Sq Ft$1,296
Strait & NelsonThe Merle | 1 Bed | 1 Bath902 Sq Ft$1,538
Emerson at TraceA2b898 Sq Ft$1,288
Riverstone1 Bedroom873 Sq Ft$999
RedwoodA1872 Sq Ft$1,130
McCarty CommonsA5864 Sq Ft$1,195
The Atlantic PalazzoA1E842 Sq Ft$1,099
Arden 231A1675 Sq Ft$1,240

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is the Edge 1x1 Model starting from $675 at The Campus Edge Apartments in the Hill Country neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the A2 - 1 Bed Model at Tapestry Centerpoint starting at $683 in the Outer Comal neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $1,183. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Campus Edge ApartmentsEdge 1x1$675
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed$683
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA2$683
La Vista1 Bedroom$775
Stadium View ApartmentsSmart 1-Bedroom 1-Bath Living Near Texas State,...$779
The Atlantic PalazzoA1A$799
Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel$799
El MontyOne Bedroom$799
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth$803
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA1$805

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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 The Campus Edge Apartments listed at $675.

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 $1,183.

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 1,077 square feet unit starting from $1,460 at SYNC at Purgatory Creek.

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 700 sq ft.

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