Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX from $400 (114 Rentals)

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property at 1306 Sunflower Ln

$600

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$600
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$600

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1306 Sunflower Ln

San MarcosTX78666
property at 312 Callado Cir

$645

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$645
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$645

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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312 Callado Cir

San MarcosTX78666
property at 195 Parkers Pond Path

$749

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$749
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$749

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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195 Parkers Pond Path

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 512 Lockhart St

$775

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$775
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$775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Lockhart St, Unit #2

512 Lockhart St
San MarcosTX78666

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property at 1634 Post Rd

$895

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1634 Post Rd

San MarcosTX78666

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200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4
$900
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4

200 Uhland RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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property at 332 Trestle Tree

$900 - $1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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332 Trestle Tree

San MarcosTX78666
property at 110 Trestle Tree

$900 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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110 Trestle Tree

San MarcosTX78666
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1640 Post Rd, Unit B
$920
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1640 Post Rd, Unit B

1640 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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property at 624 Mill St

$975

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 25

624 Mill St

San MarcosTX78666

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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Marcos, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2026

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$1,165$499400
Uptown San Marcos$1,324$679170
Blanco River Village$1,380$619257

Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marcos, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Westfield in the San Marcos neighborhood priced from $560. The Thompson | Student Housing in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $619. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WestfieldB12BR,1BA$560
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom Flat4BR,4BA$619
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$659
Tapestry CenterpointA1 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$686
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$686
The OasisD1- Diamond4BR,4BA$709
El MontyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Stadium View ApartmentsComfortable 474 Sq. Ft. Studio-Style EfficiencyStudio,1BA$729
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$769
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

As of July 05, 2026 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 San Marcos neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value San Marcos apartment is the D1 Model at Axis at SMTX starting at $695 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the San Marcos 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
Axis at SMTXD14BR,4.5BA$0.40
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome4BR,4BA$0.39
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesRENOVATED TOWNHOME4BR,4BA$0.33
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Vie Lofts at San Marcos4x4 - D14BR,4BA$0.64
The Local Downtown4X4D14BR,4BA$0.64
Cottages at San MarcosC1 Duplex3BR,3BA$0.65
Cabana Beach San Marcos2x22BR,2BA$0.68
The Outpost2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$0.46

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 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 Tapestry Centerpoint which is listed at $686, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,289.

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 597 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 $748 which is $541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

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