3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX (238 Rentals)

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Alta Center Point
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$2,525 - $2,550
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$1,315 - $2,631

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$1,315 - $2,631
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Cheatham Street Flats
$785 - $2,515
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$905 - $2,515

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$905 - $2,515
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Cheatham Street Flats

401 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$2,133
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$1,206 - $2,244

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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Parlor
$1,009 - $1,321
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$1,311 - $3,309

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The Parlor

140 W San Antonio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Blanco River Lodge
$1,699 - $2,614
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$1,138 - $2,614

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$1,138 - $2,614
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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property at 1460 River Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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1460 River Rd, Unit 1460

1460 River Rd
San MarcosTX78666
property at 911 Sagewood Trl

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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911 Sagewood Trl

San MarcosTX78666
property at 222 Craddock Ave

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

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222 Craddock Ave

San MarcosTX78666
property at 1104 Academy St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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1104 Academy St

San MarcosTX78666
property at 101 Kathryn Cv

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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101 Kathryn Cv

San MarcosTX78666
property at 1409 Highland Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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1409 Highland Dr

San MarcosTX78666

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San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 21, 2026

There are currently 121 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in San Marcos, TX neighborhoods that range in price from $679 to $2,515. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Marcos with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown San Marcos67$1,299$679
Blanco River Village35$1,402$750
Uptown San Marcos19$937$679

Largest Available San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is found at The Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental Homes in the Far South neighborhood and is 1,824 square feet priced from $1,999. Alta Center Point in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,733 square feet and currently listed start at $2,606. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental HomesMaxwell1,824 Sq Ft$1,999
Alta Center PointC21,733 Sq Ft$2,606
The Village on Telluride3BR/3.5BA Renovated1,700 Sq Ft$799
The Thompson | Student HousingThree Bedroom Flat1,636 Sq Ft$774
RedwoodC11,563 Sq Ft$1,422
Millbrook CommonsDiana1,530 Sq Ft$2,050
Arden 231C11,415 Sq Ft$2,199
Avelyn San MarcosE1,411 Sq Ft$2,244
Riverstone3 Bedroom1,227 Sq Ft$1,299

Cheapest Available San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 21, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in San Marcos, TX is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model starting from $774 at The Thompson | Student Housing in the San Marcos neighborhood. The second most affordable San Marcos 3 Bedroom is the C1- Diamond Model at The Oasis starting at $799 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in San Marcos is currently $1,602. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in San Marcos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Thompson | Student HousingThree Bedroom Townhome$774
The OasisC1- Diamond$799
Tapestry CenterpointC2 - 3 bed$937
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsC1$937
Champions Crossing3 Bed 2 Bath$1,099
Sienna PointeC1$1,099
Encino PointePalmera$1,149
Centro35C3$1,149
Villas at Willow Springs3 Bed 2 Bath (Flat)$1,165
Mission Trail at El Camino RealC1$1,185

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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 3 Bedroom San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Marcos with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in San Marcos is at The Thompson | Student Housing listed at $774.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is $1,602.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 1,824 square feet unit starting from $1,999 at The Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental Homes.

What is the average size for San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in San Marcos is currently 1,925 sq ft.

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