1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX Under $1,200 (87 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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$1,187 - $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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Alta Center Point
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$1,129 - $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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The Lanes at Oslo
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$849 - $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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$1,004 - $1,316
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$985 - $4,147
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio 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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Blanco River Lodge
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$999 - $1,929
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$999 - $2,586
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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1640 Post Rd, Unit C
$950
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$950
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1640 Post Rd, Unit C

1640 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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$1,139

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$1,139
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195 Parkers Pond Path

San MarcosTX78666
property at 427 Lindsey St

$995 - $1,195

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427 Lindsey St

San MarcosTX78666
property at 340 Perry St

$920 - $945

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340 Perry St

San MarcosTX78666
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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 $1,196.

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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