1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (161 Rentals)

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Alta Center Point
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$1,234 - $1,590
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$1,315 - $2,631
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Union San Marcos
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$1,304 - $1,595
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$790 - $2,064
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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 - $1,613
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$1,206 - $2,244
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Emerson at Trace
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$1,022 - $1,283
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$1,056 - $2,698
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Blanco River Lodge
$1,116 - $1,946
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$1,155 - $2,558
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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: August 20, 2026

There are currently 161 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 Marcos70$1,102$686
Blanco River Village49$949$686
Uptown San Marcos42$949$686

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 935 square feet priced from $1,271. Arden 231 in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 929 square feet and currently listed start at $1,240. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Opal Point at KyleAL2-Essential Living935 Sq Ft$1,271
Arden 231A6929 Sq Ft$1,240
Strait & NelsonThe Kris | 1 Bed | 1 Bath902 Sq Ft$1,458
Hawthorne at Blanco RiverwalkThe Brook886 Sq Ft$1,352
Axis at SMTXA1874 Sq Ft$1,275
Riverstone1 Bedroom873 Sq Ft$999
RedwoodA1872 Sq Ft$1,093
Whispering Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$1,371
Parkway Grande Apartment HomesSedona821 Sq Ft$1,172
Alta Center PointA4811 Sq Ft$1,315

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 20, 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 $1,254. 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
La Vista1 Bedroom$775
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth$803
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA1$805
Stadium View ApartmentsOnly 1 left! - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 603 Sq. Ft. | S...$819
The Summit Apartments1X1 A1$825
The LynxA2$849
The Campus Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA$850
Arise Riverside Ranch1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$879

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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 $1,254.

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 935 square feet unit starting from $1,271 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 634 sq ft.

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