Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX from $400 (55 Rentals)

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property at 509 Harmons Way

$645 - $1,295

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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509 Harmons Way

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 906 N LBJ Dr

$1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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906 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666

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Oaks35
Studio Apartments

Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Corporate Housing
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Riverview Apartments
1 to 3 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
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Townwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townwood Apartments

520 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The 1856
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 1856

1703 IH-35 NSan Marcos, TX 78666
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El Monty Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Monty Apartments

1623 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
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Stadium View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium View Apartments

100 Warden LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Topaz Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Topaz Apartments

1101 Leah AveSan 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: 01/03/2026

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$1,199$600560
Blanco River Village$1,249$635278
Uptown San Marcos$1,384$635267

Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marcos, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Tapestry Centerpoint in the Outer Comal neighborhood priced from $683. The Campus Edge Apartments in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tapestry CenterpointA2 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$683
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$725
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$749
Cabana Beach San Marcos4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$750
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Arise Riverside RanchStudio, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
Hillside RanchBandera 5x5.55BR,5BA$789
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803
Savannah ClubThe Lafitte1BR,1BA$815
The Lanes at OsloStudio DStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

As of January 03, 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 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 $1,699 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
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$0.90
The Campus Edge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
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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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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is Tapestry Centerpoint which is listed at $683, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,277.

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 424 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 $746 which is $531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!