1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (173 Rentals)

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Alta Center Point
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$1,234 - $1,509
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Local Downtown
$1,616 - $1,669
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$849 - $1,669
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The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Union San Marcos
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$1,494 - $1,744
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$884 - $1,958
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Union San Marcos

1354 Thorpe LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,095 - $1,401
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan 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: July 05, 2026

There are currently 238 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Marcos, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $686 to $1,845. 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 Marcos106$1,149$686
Blanco River Village68$1,020$686
Uptown San Marcos64$1,020$686

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 San Marcos neighborhood and is 1,069 square feet priced from $1,510. Opal Point at Kyle in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 965 square feet and currently listed start at $1,296. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SYNC at Purgatory CreekA61,069 Sq Ft$1,510
Opal Point at KyleAL3-Essential Living965 Sq Ft$1,296
Strait & NelsonThe Merle | 1 Bed | 1 Bath902 Sq Ft$1,339
Emerson at TraceA2b898 Sq Ft$1,181
Riverstone1 Bedroom873 Sq Ft$999
RedwoodA1872 Sq Ft$1,058
Alta Center PointA4811 Sq Ft$1,315
Ashford Wellington1X1-B806 Sq Ft$1,350
Savannah ClubThe Orleans802 Sq Ft$1,130
Arden 231A1675 Sq Ft$1,240

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is the A1 - 1 Bed Model starting from $686 at Tapestry Centerpoint in the San Marcos neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the A2 Model at Tapestry at Aquarena Springs starting at $686 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $1,228. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Tapestry CenterpointA1 - 1 Bed$686
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA2$686
El MontyOne Bedroom$725
La Vista1 Bedroom$775
Stadium View Apartments1-Bedroom 1-Bath Living Near Texas State, 500 s...$779
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth$803
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA1$805
Sienna PointeA1$815
The Summit Apartments1X1 A1$825
Stone Brook Seniors1x1$833

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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 $686.

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 $1,228.

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 1,069 square feet unit starting from $1,510 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 726 sq ft.

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