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1239 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666

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624 Mill St

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 908 N LBJ Dr

908 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666
property at 1128 Hopkins St

1128 Hopkins St

San MarcosTX78666
property at 906 N LBJ Dr

906 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666

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Logan Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Logan Ridge

225 Ramsay StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Mirage
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Mirage

1610 N IH 35San Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
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Oaks35
Studio Apartments

Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Timbers Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Timbers Apartments

900 Peques StSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
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Riverview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

601 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Mosscliff Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosscliff Apartments

1637 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Sunrise Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

500 Parker DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Senior Living
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The 1856
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 1856

1703 IH-35 NSan Marcos, TX 78666
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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Marcos, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Marcos, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blanco River Village$1,249$635110
Uptown San Marcos$1,369$64578
Downtown San Marcos$1,440$499206

Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marcos, TX is a Studio unit found at Oaks35 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood priced from $699. La Vista Retirement Community in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$699
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel1BR,1BA$799
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$799
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803
Sienna PointeA11BR,1BA$849
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$870
El Monty ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Vintage PadsThe Austin1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos area is the $0.45 price per square foot 3Bed/4Bath Model at Lodges at Parker's Pond in the in the Outer Comal neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value San Marcos apartment is the By The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan Model at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes starting at $599 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Outer Comal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lodges at Parker's Pond3Bed/4Bath3BR,4BA$0.45
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesBy The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan4BR,4BA$0.40
Centro35D14BR,2BA$1.06
Cabana Beach San Marcos3x33BR,3BA$0.59
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$0.95
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$1.00
200 Uhland Rd, Unit 3200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$1.08
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$1.04
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Fernando1BR,1BA$1.12
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 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 $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Marcos?

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is La Vista Retirement Community which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,352.

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 142 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 $775 which is $577 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.