
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX from $500 (77 Rentals)
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1706 N Interstate 35

The Lanes at Oslo

La Vista Retirement Community

Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living

The Thompson

Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes

1410 Marlton St

Sienna Pointe

742 Martindale Rd

726 Old Martindale Rd

728 Old Martindale Rd

744 Old Martindale Rd

El Monty Apartments

712 Martindale Rd

319 North St

1239 N LBJ Dr

Villas Del San Xavier Senior Residences

Clarewood Apartments

The Edge Apartments

Aqua 16

315 Rachel St

1002-1004 Haynes St

1223 Hopkins St

1409 N Bishop St

104 Picasso Dr

335 Rachel St

Country Oaks Apartment Homes

Village Green Apartments

Mission Trail at El Camino Real

624 Mill St

The Monarch

The Grand at Stonecreek

River Oaks Villas Apartments

FLATZ 512

The Atlantic Palazzo

908/910-910 Allen St

20105 San Marcos Hwy

20115 San Marcos Hwy

The Summit Apartments

Park Hill Apartments
San Marcos, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marcos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap San Marcos Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $690 | $1,854 |
Cheap San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $725 | $3,436 |
Cheap San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $740 | $3,845 |
Cheap San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $675 | $4,248 |
Cheap San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $585 | $3,100 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Marcos, TX
Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Blanco River Village | $1,187 | $635 | 137 |
Uptown San Marcos | $1,249 | $635 | 104 |
Downtown San Marcos | $1,450 | $585 | 249 |
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. Hillside Ranch in the Hill Country neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Hillside Ranch | Bandera 5x5.5 | 5BR,5BA | $749 |
La Vista Retirement Community | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes | San Miguel | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
Chestnut Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Palm Square Apartments | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
El Monty Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Uptown Square | The Broadway Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX
As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos area is the $0.41 price per square foot By The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan Model at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes in the in the Outer Comal neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value San Marcos apartment is the D1 Model at The Mirage starting at $585 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Leah Avenue Student Townhomes | By The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
The Mirage | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
Redwood | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Arba San Marcos | Telluride | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
Florencia Villa | Residential | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Green Spring | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Sienna Pointe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
The Outpost | 2x2 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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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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 $885.
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 $1,295.
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 254 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 $755 which is $540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.
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