1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (161 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
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7

FLATZ 512

834 Cottonwood PkySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Pyland Ranch
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$1,187 - $1,814
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$1,100 - $2,304
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$87
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$1,187 - $2,391
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Pyland Ranch

216 Flint Ridge RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Strait & Nelson
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$1,288 - $1,583
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$1,116 - $2,116
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$172
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$1,288 - $2,288
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Strait & Nelson

2380 Staples RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Alta Center Point
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$1,239 - $1,499
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$1,063 - $2,339
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Union San Marcos
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$1,349 - $1,744
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$829 - $1,744
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Union San Marcos

1354 Thorpe LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,276 - $1,496
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$1,020 - $2,202
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Lanes at Oslo
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$1,049 - $1,615
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$449 - $1,315
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$300
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$749 - $1,615
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The Lanes at Oslo

1560 S Interstate 35San Marcos, TX 78666
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Emerson at Trace
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$966 - $1,316
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$966 - $4,147
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Parlor
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$1,470 - $1,696
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$999 - $2,997
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

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 - $1,148
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$77
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$850 - $1,225
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The Monarch

1249 N Lbj DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Merriman
$1,309 - $1,459
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$1,164 - $2,174
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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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The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Blanco River Lodge
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$999 - $1,965
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$999 - $2,633
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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: April 06, 2026

There are currently 181 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Marcos, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $663 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 Marcos114$1,059$663
Blanco River Village43$949$663
Uptown San Marcos24$949$750

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 $1,645. 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 $1,139. 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$1,645
Whispering Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1,005 Sq Ft$1,139
Opal Point at KyleAL3-Essential Living965 Sq Ft$1,296
RedwoodA1928 Sq Ft$1,049
Strait & NelsonThe Merle | 1 Bed | 1 Bath902 Sq Ft$1,523
Emerson at TraceA2b898 Sq Ft$1,182
Riverstone1 Bedroom873 Sq Ft$999
McCarty CommonsA5864 Sq Ft$1,175
The Atlantic PalazzoA1E842 Sq Ft$1,199
Arden 231A1675 Sq Ft$1,240

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is the 1 Bedroom - Cream Appliances Model starting from $663 at Ranch at 1856 Apartments in the Blanco River Village 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 $1,193. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ranch at 1856 Apartments1 Bedroom - Cream Appliances$663
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed$683
Aqua 16 Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath$750
Stadium View ApartmentsS$779
Ranch at 1856 Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$795
Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel$799
Sienna PointeA1$849
Country Oaks1BR 1BA$865
El MontyOne Bedroom$875
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 Ranch at 1856 Apartments listed at $663.

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 $1,193.

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 $1,645 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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