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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 09, 2025

There are currently 165 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Marcos, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $725 to $3,029. 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 Marcos78$1,193$775
Blanco River Village47$1,055$725
Uptown San Marcos40$1,099$725

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 1,064 square feet priced from $2,128. Arden 231 in the Outer Comal neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 929 square feet and currently listed start at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Opal Point at KyleB41,064 Sq Ft$2,128
Arden 231A6929 Sq Ft$1,150
Emerson at TraceA2a885 Sq Ft$1,207
McCarty CommonsA5864 Sq Ft$1,340
Pyland RanchA6-S839 Sq Ft$1,450
Parkway Grande Apartment HomesSedona821 Sq Ft$1,210
Aqua 161 Bed 1.5 Bath Reno820 Sq Ft$1,024

Cheapest Available San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $775 at La Vista Retirement Community in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 1 Bedroom is the San Miguel Model at Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes starting at $799 in the Outer Comal neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $1,343. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA$775
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel$799
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x1$799
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth$803
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA$850
Palm Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath$850
El Monty ApartmentsOne Bedroom$875
Villas Del San Xavier Senior ResidencesA2$899
Vintage PadsThe Austin$899
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$900

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, TX

Ranked #139

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around San Marcos, TX

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 La Vista Retirement Community listed at $775.

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 $1,343.

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 1,064 square feet unit starting from $2,128 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 982 sq ft.

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