
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX from $725 (70 Rentals)


Redwood

512 Lockhart St

712 Martindale Rd

714 Martindale Rd

Tapestry Centerpoint

Tapestry at Aquarena Springs

742 Martindale Rd

20105 San Marcos Hwy

726 Old Martindale Rd
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728 Old Martindale Rd

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200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

1221 Hopkins St

1706 N Interstate 35

Villas at Willow Springs

Mission Trail at El Camino Real

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Asbury Place

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245 Craddock Ave

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100 Uhland Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

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Champions Crossing

El Monty

Clarewood Apartments

Encino Pointe

205 7th St

Ranch at 1856 Apartments

Rio Ranch Townhomes
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Riverstone

Florencia Villa

The Curve

Country Oaks

106 Lady Bird Ln

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Autumn Chase Apartments

Arise Riverside Ranch
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Sadler House

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Blanco River Lodge

The Atlantic Palazzo

205 3rd St

205 5th St

Riverview Apartments

748 Old Martindale Rd

Mosscliff Apartments

1241 N LBJ Dr

1245 N LBJ Dr
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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $775 | $2,156 |
| San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $675 | $2,126 |
| San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $725 | $3,330 |
| San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $650 | $4,440 |
| San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $499 | $4,109 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marcos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Marcos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Marcos is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Marcos?
The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is Westfield which is listed at $579, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,366.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Marcos?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 497 regular apartments in San Marcos that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Marcos?
Cheap apartments in San Marcos have an average cost of $787 which is $579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.
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