
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX Under $2,000 (123 Rentals)


Pyland Ranch

Ranch at 1856 Apartments

The Social SMTX®

River Oaks Villas Apartments

Arise Riverside Ranch

Tapestry Centerpoint

Strait & Nelson

Heritage at Cottonwood Creek

Casata San Marcos
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Alta Center Point

Grand at Stone Creek

Hawthorne at Blanco Riverwalk

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Union San Marcos

Savannah Club

The Summit Apartments

Reserve at San Marcos

Tapestry at Aquarena Springs

Arden 231

Redwood
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Aqua 16 Apartments

Village Green Apartments

The Atlantic Palazzo

The Entrada at San Marcos

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Avelyn San Marcos

The Lanes at Oslo

The Lantana Apartments

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Emerson at Trace

Stone Brook Seniors

SYNC at Purgatory Creek
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Highcrest

The Monarch

Riverstone

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Parkway Grande Apartment Homes

Whispering Pointe Apartments

The Merriman

Campus Trailhead Student Apartments

El Monty

Sadler House
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Blanco River Lodge

Country Oaks

The Ranch

Axis at SMTX

Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes

Autumn Chase Apartments

Clarewood Apartments

La Vista

The Campus Edge Apartments

312 Callado Cir
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Studio Apartments | $1,501 | $775 | $2,502 |
| San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $686 | $3,110 |
| San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $620 | $4,500 |
| San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $679 | $5,806 |
| San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $499 | $6,925 |
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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 $1,252.
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 960 square feet unit starting from $1,281 at Whispering Pointe Apartments.
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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