1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (137 Rentals)

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FLATZ 512
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$1,099
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$952 - $1,707
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$92
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$1,044 - $1,799
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FLATZ 512

834 Cottonwood PkySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Pyland Ranch
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$1,155 - $1,814
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$1,068 - $2,304
Required Monthly Fees
$87
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$1,155 - $2,391
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Pyland Ranch

216 Flint Ridge RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Alta Center Point
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$1,114 - $1,459
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$938 - $1,533
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$176
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$1,114 - $1,709
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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$1,436 - $1,5811 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Reserve at San Marcos

4210 N Highway 123San Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,045 - $1,288
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$1,045 - $1,665
Required Monthly Fees
$111
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$1,156 - $1,776
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Emerson at Trace
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$997 - $2,710
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$997 - $3,856
Required Monthly Fees
$34
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$1,031 - $3,890
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Parlor
$1,470 - $1,691
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$940 - $2,997
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$6
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$946 - $3,003
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The Parlor

140 W San Antonio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Redwood
$1,049 - $1,172
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$1,049 - $1,799
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$1,049 - $1,799
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Redwood

129 Redwood CourtSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Monarch
$850
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$773 - $948
Required Monthly Fees
$77
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$850 - $1,025
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The Monarch

1249 N Lbj DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Parkway Grande Apartment Homes
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$995 - $1,140
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$956 - $1,404
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$39
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$995 - $1,443
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Parkway Grande Apartment Homes

1811 Medical PkySan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Merriman
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$1,316 - $1,459
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$1,171 - $2,174
Required Monthly Fees
$145
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$1,316 - $2,319
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The Merriman

1250 Wonder World DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Local Downtown
$1,616 - $1,666
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$856 - $1,666
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$856 - $1,666
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The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Union San Marcos
$1,349 - $1,594
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$829 - $1,594
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$829 - $1,594
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Union San Marcos

1354 Thorpe LnSan 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: February 20, 2026

There are currently 235 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Marcos, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $675 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 Marcos131$999$675
Blanco River Village59$949$750
Uptown San Marcos45$949$750

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. 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 $1,143. 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
Whispering Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1,005 Sq Ft$1,143
Arden 231A6929 Sq Ft$1,305
RedwoodA1928 Sq Ft$1,049
Strait & NelsonThe Merle | 1 Bed | 1 Bath902 Sq Ft$1,635
Emerson at TraceA2b898 Sq Ft$1,230
Sadler HouseB1897 Sq Ft$1,265
Riverstone1 Bedroom873 Sq Ft$999
McCarty CommonsA5864 Sq Ft$1,175

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 20, 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 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Aqua 16 Apartments starting at $750 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $1,207. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed$683
Aqua 16 Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$750
Arise Riverside RanchStudio, 1 Bathroom$779
Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel$799
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth$803
El Monty ApartmentsOne Bedroom$875
River Oaks Villas Apartments1 Bedroom$890
Autumn Chase ApartmentsA2$899
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$900
The Atlantic PalazzoA1B$929

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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 $1,207.

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 2,910 sq ft.

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