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509 Harmons Way

San MarcosTX78666

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109 Smith Ln

San MarcosTX78666

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908 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666
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Oaks35
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Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan 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: 11/23/2025

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
Downtown San Marcos$1,249$600612
Blanco River Village$1,269$650322
Uptown San Marcos$1,399$650300

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 $625. The Campus Edge Apartments in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Campus Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$683
Cabana Beach San Marcos4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$750
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Arise Riverside RanchStudio, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
The Lanes at OsloStudio AStudio,1BA$780
Hillside RanchBandera 5x5.55BR,5BA$789
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

As of November 23, 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 Maxwell Model at The Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental Homes starting at $1,697 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Far South 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
The Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental HomesMaxwell3BR,2.5BA$0.93
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.64
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesBy The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan4BR,4BA$0.42
Cottages at San MarcosC2 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.61
Villagio - New3x33BR,3BA$0.58
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$0.90
100 Uhland Rd, Unit 4100 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$0.95
Tapestry CenterpointA1 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95

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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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San Marcos, TX

Ranked #52

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is The Campus Edge Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,305.

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 451 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 $743 which is $562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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